Fredonia, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fredonia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fredonia 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 has lower values than Michigan for 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.
The headline for Calhoun County: 1 in 70 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,338 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calhoun County. They injured 423 people and killed 42.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 43 truck crashes reported in Fredonia 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.
22.7% 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 Fredonia with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-69 (3), SR-96 (3) and CR-MICHIGAN Ave (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 Fredonia fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.7% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| CR-MICHIGAN 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 |
Fredonia at a glance
| Population | 1,591 |
| Land area | 33.9 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49033) | $94,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49033) | $328,372 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 83 a year in the 1990s and 117 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fredonia
How common are truck crashes in Fredonia?
Calhoun County has had 1,338 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 423 people and killing 42.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fredonia?
I-94 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fredonia since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fredonia?
January has the most truck crashes in Calhoun County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fredonia?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Calhoun County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fredonia compare with Michigan?
Calhoun County records 85.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fredonia?
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.