Convis, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Convis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Convis 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 runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Calhoun County: 1 in 70 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.4%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 1,338 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calhoun County since 2015: 423 people were injured and 42 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 61 truck crashes were reported in Convis since 2015; patterns below come from Calhoun County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (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.
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). Next come SR-96 (3), CR-6 Mile Rd (1) and CR-BELLEVUE Rd (1).
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 Convis fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 22.7% 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
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-96 | 3 |
| CR-6 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-BELLEVUE Rd | 1 |
| Cochran 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 |
Convis at a glance
| Population | 1,528 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49021) | $82,959 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49021) | $183,659 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Convis
How common are truck crashes in Convis?
Since 2015, 1,338 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (423 injured, 42 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Convis?
I-94 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Convis since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Convis?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in January, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Convis?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Calhoun County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Convis compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 85.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calhoun County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Convis?
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.