Union City, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union City 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 |
Branch County sits below Michigan on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Branch County at a glance: 28.7% share of truck crashes after dark (Michigan: 20.7%).
Overview
Branch County has recorded 306 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Union City since 2015; patterns below come from Branch County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 19.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Union City happened on I-69 (2), SR-66 (2), CR-RIVER Rd (1) and SR-60 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Union City fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.3% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-69 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| CR-RIVER Rd | 1 |
| SR-60 | 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 |
Union City at a glance
| Population | 1,730 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,197 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49094) | $65,404 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49094) | $140,046 |
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 Union City
How many truck crashes happen in Union City?
Branch County has had 306 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 79 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Union City?
The worst month is February: 11.1% of truck crashes in Branch County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Union City?
Since 2015, Branch County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Union City compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Branch County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Union City?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.