Ovid Township, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ovid Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ovid Township and Branch County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Branch County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 306 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Branch County compares with Michigan
Branch County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Branch County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Branch County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Branch County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Ovid Township: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ovid: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 306 crashes involving commercial trucks in Branch County since 2015: 79 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
Ovid Township had 34 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Branch County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Ovid with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-69 (2), CR-LESTER Rd (1) and CR-SNOW Prairie (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Ovid Township fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Branch County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.3% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Branch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| I-69 | 2 |
| CR-LESTER Rd | 1 |
| CR-SNOW Prairie | 1 |
| I-80Eb | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| SR-120E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Branch County) |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 89 |
| I-69 | 70 |
| Jonesville | 13 |
| Central | 6 |
| Ray Quincy | 5 |
| Mendon | 5 |
| Marshall | 5 |
| Butters | 4 |
Ovid Township at a glance
| Population | 2,207 |
| Land area | 33.2 sq mi |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49036) | $62,259 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49036) | $167,673 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Branch County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 24 | +9% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 20 | -18% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 26 | +28% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ovid Township
How many truck accidents are there in Ovid Township?
Since 2015, 306 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Branch County (79 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ovid Township?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ovid: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ovid Township?
February has the most truck crashes in Branch County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ovid Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Branch County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Ovid Township compare with Michigan?
Branch County records 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ovid Township?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.