Homer Village, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Homer Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Homer 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 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.4%, vs 3.2% in 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 19 truck crashes reported in Homer 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Homer is SR-60, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-69 (2), I-94 (2) and CR-MICHIGAN Ave (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 Homer Village fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-60; 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 3 |
| I-69 | 2 |
| I-94 | 2 |
| 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 |
Homer Village at a glance
| Population | 1,616 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,158 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49245) | $62,206 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49245) | $152,221 |
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. 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 Homer Village
How many truck accidents are there in Homer Village?
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 Homer Village?
SR-60 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Homer since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Homer Village?
The worst month is January: 13.3% of truck crashes in Calhoun County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Homer Village?
Since 2015, Calhoun County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Homer Village 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 Homer 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.