Cass County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cass County: 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
19 of 289 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Michigan
Cass County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Cass County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Cass County: 1 in 14 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.2%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 289 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cass County. They injured 91 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 46.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Cass County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-REDFIELD St (2), SR-60 (2), CR-CASSOPOLIS Rd (1), CR-DECATUR Rd (1) and CR-MARCELLUS Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 6.6% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Cass County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- With 19.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cass County) |
|---|---|
| CR-REDFIELD St | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| CR-CASSOPOLIS Rd | 1 |
| CR-DECATUR Rd | 1 |
| CR-MARCELLUS Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD M205 | 1 |
| CR-ROBINSON Rd | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 54 |
| Redfield | 11 |
| Decatur | 7 |
| Barron Lake | 6 |
| Marcellus | 6 |
| Main | 5 |
| Calvin Center | 4 |
| Front | 4 |
Cass County at a glance
| Population | 51,550 |
| Land area | 490.1 sq mi |
| Density | 105 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,737 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 18 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +12% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | -0% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | +9% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cass County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cass County
How common are truck crashes in Cass County?
289 truck crashes have been reported in Cass County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 91 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cass County?
Truck crashes in Cass County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cass County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (6.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Cass County compare with Michigan?
Cass County records 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cass 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.