Union Township, Branch County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Branch County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union Township, Branch County 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).
Union Township, Branch County at a glance: I-69 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Union since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 306 crashes involving commercial trucks in Branch County since 2015: 79 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Union Township, Branch County since 2015, this page uses Branch County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.4% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.3% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of Union with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-RIVER Rd (1), CR-SNOW Prairie (1) and SR-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Union Township, Branch County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 19.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 3 |
| CR-RIVER Rd | 1 |
| CR-SNOW Prairie | 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 Township, Branch County at a glance
| Population | 2,981 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 84 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Township, Branch County
How many truck crashes happen in Union Township, Branch County?
Branch County has had 306 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 79 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Union Township, Branch County?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Union Township, Branch County?
February has the most truck crashes in Branch County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Union Township, Branch County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Branch County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Union Township, Branch County compared with Michigan?
Branch County records 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Union Township, Branch County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.