Marshall, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marshall: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 223 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall compares with Michigan
Marshall against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 279.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 5.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Marshall sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marshall: 1 in 104 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 223 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall since 2015: 94 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 36.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.2% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Marshall is I-94, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-96 (3), I-69 (2) and CR-BELLEVUE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Marshall fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Marshall
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| I-69 | 2 |
| CR-BELLEVUE Rd | 1 |
| CR-MICHIGAN Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 56 |
| I-69 | 29 |
| Michigan | 18 |
| Ramp 108C | 11 |
| Ramp 108H | 6 |
| Old Us 27 | 6 |
| Ramp 108A | 6 |
| Ramp 108D | 3 |
Marshall at a glance
| Population | 6,802 |
| Land area | 7.8 sq mi |
| Density | 874 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49068) | $80,857 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49068) | $214,825 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 13 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | +12% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +11% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 18. 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 Marshall
How common are truck crashes in Marshall?
Since 2015, 223 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall (94 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Marshall?
I-94 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Marshall since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Marshall?
January has the most truck crashes in Marshall, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marshall?
Since 2015, Marshall has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Marshall compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall has 279.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marshall?
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.