Emmett Township, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Emmett Township: 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
4 of 268 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Emmett Township compares with Michigan
Emmett Township against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Emmett Township stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Emmett Township | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 191.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.9% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Emmett Township has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Emmett Township: January worst month: 15.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 268 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Emmett Township. They injured 67 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
26.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of Emmett with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-96 (3), I-69 (2) and SR-66 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Emmett Township fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Emmett Township.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 26.6% 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 Emmett Township
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| I-69 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| Avenue A | 1 |
| CR-6 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-BELLEVUE Rd | 1 |
| Columbia Ave | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Emmett Township) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 93 |
| Michigan | 20 |
| Mile | 9 |
| Columbia | 7 |
| Ramp 104A | 4 |
| Wheatfield | 3 |
| Ramp 104B | 3 |
| Raymond | 2 |
Emmett Township at a glance
| Population | 11,755 |
| Land area | 32.1 sq mi |
| Density | 366 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49014) | $69,009 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49014) | $176,602 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Emmett Township 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 | 10 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | +52% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +16% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 24 | +33% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Emmett Township
How many truck accidents are there in Emmett Township?
Emmett Township has had 268 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Emmett Township?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Emmett: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Emmett Township?
Truck crashes in Emmett Township peak in January, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Emmett Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Emmett Township since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Emmett Township compare with Michigan?
Emmett Township records 191.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Emmett Township?
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.