Porter Township, Cass County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Porter Township, Cass County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Porter Township, Cass County 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 has lower values than Michigan for 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (19 since 2015), vs 3.2% across 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 31 truck crashes reported in Porter Township, Cass County since 2015, this page uses Cass County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Porter with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-17 (2), SR-120 (2) and US-12 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.6% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Porter Township, Cass County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.5% 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| CR-17 | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| US-131 | 2 |
| CR-CASSOPOLIS Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD M205 | 1 |
| CR-ROBINSON Rd | 1 |
| SR-120E | 1 |
| SR-15 | 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 |
Porter Township, Cass County at a glance
| Population | 3,929 |
| Land area | 51.5 sq mi |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49130) | $76,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49130) | $341,663 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Porter Township, Cass County
How many truck crashes happen in Porter Township, Cass County?
Cass County has had 289 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 91 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Porter Township, Cass County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Porter: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Porter Township, Cass County?
Truck crashes in Cass County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Porter Township, Cass County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cass County since 2015, 6.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Porter Township, Cass County 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 Porter Township, Cass County?
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.