Calhoun County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Calhoun County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 1,338 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Michigan
Calhoun County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Calhoun County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Calhoun County: 1 in 70 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.4%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Calhoun County has recorded 1,338 truck crashes since 2015, with 423 people injured and 42 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.6% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
22.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Calhoun County is I-94, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-69 (3), SR-96 (3) and SR-60 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Calhoun County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 22.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 7 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| Avenue A | 1 |
| CR-6 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-BELLEVUE Rd | 1 |
| CR-MICHIGAN Ave | 1 |
| Columbia Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 321 |
| I-69 | 100 |
| Michigan | 58 |
| Columbia | 47 |
| Dickman | 26 |
| Mile | 24 |
| Capital | 15 |
| Helmer | 14 |
Calhoun County at a glance
| Population | 133,785 |
| Land area | 706.3 sq mi |
| Density | 189 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,432 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 83 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 87 | +5% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 88 | +1% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 117 | +33% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 83 to 117. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Calhoun County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Calhoun County
How common are truck crashes in Calhoun County?
1,338 truck crashes have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, with 42 deaths and 423 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Calhoun County?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Calhoun County: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Calhoun County?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in January, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Calhoun County?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Calhoun County compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 85.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Calhoun 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.