Level Park-Oak Park, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Level Park-Oak Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Level Park-Oak Park 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). Where it is 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 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Level Park-Oak Park since 2015; patterns below come from Calhoun County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (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.
Road surface: 22.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Level Park-Oak Park is I-94, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Avenue A (1), CR-6 Mile Rd (1) and CR-BELLEVUE Rd (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 Level Park-Oak Park 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.
- With 22.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 | 4 |
| Avenue A | 1 |
| CR-6 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-BELLEVUE Rd | 1 |
| CR-G Ave | 1 |
| Columbia Ave | 1 |
| N 35th St | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 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 |
Level Park-Oak Park at a glance
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
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 Level Park-Oak Park
How common are truck crashes in Level Park-Oak Park?
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 Level Park-Oak Park?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Level Park-Oak Park since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Level Park-Oak Park?
January has the most truck crashes in Calhoun County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Level Park-Oak Park?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Level Park-Oak Park compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 85.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Level Park-Oak Park?
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.