Albion, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Albion: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Albion and Calhoun County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Calhoun County numbers.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Calhoun County at a glance: 1 in 70 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.4%, vs 3.2% in 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.
Only 29 truck crashes were reported in Albion since 2015; patterns below come from Calhoun County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-60 (3), CR-MICHIGAN Ave (1) and CR-N Concord Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Albion fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.7% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| SR-60 | 3 |
| CR-MICHIGAN Ave | 1 |
| CR-N Concord Rd | 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 |
Albion at a glance
| Population | 7,494 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,699 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49224) | $53,144 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49224) | $135,658 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 83 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 117. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Albion
How common are truck crashes in Albion?
Since 2015, 1,338 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (423 injured, 42 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Albion?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Albion: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Albion?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in January, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Albion?
Since 2015, Calhoun County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Albion compare with Michigan?
Calhoun County records 85.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Albion?
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.