Lee Township, Calhoun County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lee Township, Calhoun County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lee Township, Calhoun County 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Calhoun County: 1 in 70 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.4%, vs 3.2% in 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 5 truck crashes reported in Lee Township, Calhoun County since 2015, this page uses Calhoun County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lee is I-94, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-MICHIGAN Ave (1), Cochran Rd (1) and I-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Lee Township, Calhoun County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 | 3 |
| CR-MICHIGAN Ave | 1 |
| Cochran Rd | 1 |
| I-69 | 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 |
Lee Township, Calhoun County at a glance
| Population | 1,063 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49076) | $74,440 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49076) | $195,799 |
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. 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 Lee Township, Calhoun County
How many truck crashes happen in Lee Township, Calhoun County?
Since 2015, 1,338 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (423 injured, 42 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lee Township, Calhoun County?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lee: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee Township, Calhoun County?
The worst month is January: 13.3% of truck crashes in Calhoun County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lee Township, Calhoun County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Calhoun County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Lee Township, Calhoun County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Calhoun County records 85.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lee Township, Calhoun County?
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.