Leroy Township, Calhoun County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leroy Township, Calhoun County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leroy 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Calhoun County is lower 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.
Calhoun County at a glance: 1 in 70 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.4%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Calhoun County has recorded 1,338 truck crashes since 2015, with 423 people injured and 42 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 18 truck crashes were reported in Leroy Township, Calhoun County since 2015; patterns below come from Calhoun County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
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 (3). Next come SR-66 (2), Avenue A (1) and Columbia 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 Leroy Township, Calhoun County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; 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.
- 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 | 3 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| Avenue A | 1 |
| Columbia Ave | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 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 |
Leroy Township, Calhoun County at a glance
| Population | 3,684 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49051) | $74,886 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49051) | $261,012 |
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 Leroy Township, Calhoun County
How many truck accidents are there in Leroy 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 Leroy Township, Calhoun County?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Leroy since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Leroy Township, Calhoun County?
The worst month is January: 13.3% of truck crashes in Calhoun County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Leroy Township, Calhoun County?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Leroy Township, Calhoun County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 85.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calhoun County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Leroy Township, Calhoun County?
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.