Burlington Village, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burlington Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burlington Village 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 |
Calhoun County sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Calhoun County at a glance: 1 in 70 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 1,338 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calhoun County since 2015: 423 people were injured and 42 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Burlington Village since 2015, this page uses Calhoun County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-66 (2), CR-RIVER Rd (1) and SR-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Burlington Village fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 22.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| CR-RIVER Rd | 1 |
| SR-60 | 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 |
Burlington Village at a glance
| Population | 305 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 401 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49029) | $75,188 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49029) | $207,249 |
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 Burlington Village
How many truck accidents are there in Burlington Village?
Calhoun County has had 1,338 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 423 people and killing 42.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Burlington Village?
I-69 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Burlington since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Burlington Village?
The worst month is January: 13.3% of truck crashes in Calhoun County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Burlington Village?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Burlington Village compare with Michigan?
Calhoun County records 85.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Burlington Village?
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.