Newberg, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newberg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newberg and Cass County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cass County numbers.
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.
Cass County at a glance: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.2%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 289 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cass County. They injured 91 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Newberg since 2015, this page uses Cass County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for 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
US-131 leads within 10 miles of Newberg with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-DECATUR Rd (1), CR-MARCELLUS Rd (1) and SR-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.6% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Newberg fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-131 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 4 |
| CR-DECATUR Rd | 1 |
| CR-MARCELLUS Rd | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 |
Newberg at a glance
| Population | 1,591 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49095) | $83,393 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49095) | $227,174 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newberg
How common are truck crashes in Newberg?
Since 2015, 289 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cass County (91 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Newberg?
US-131 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Newberg since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Newberg?
January has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Newberg?
Since 2015, Cass County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Newberg compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Newberg?
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.