Greenwood Township, Clare County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenwood Township, Clare County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenwood Township, Clare County and Clare County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clare County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 165 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Clare County compares with Michigan
Clare County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clare County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clare County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Clare County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Clare County: 32.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 165 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clare County. They injured 49 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Greenwood Township, Clare County since 2015, this page uses Clare County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.3% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Greenwood since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Greenwood Township, Clare County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clare County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 32.3% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clare County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clare County) |
|---|---|
| Cadillac | 19 |
| US-127 | 14 |
| Ludington | 11 |
| Clare | 10 |
| Gladwin | 7 |
| N Us 127 | 7 |
| Surrey | 7 |
| S Us 127 | 6 |
Greenwood Township, Clare County at a glance
| Population | 1,128 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48625) | $43,030 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48625) | $116,603 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clare 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +7% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | -24% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 16 | +94% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenwood Township, Clare County
How common are truck crashes in Greenwood Township, Clare County?
165 truck crashes have been reported in Clare County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 49 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenwood Township, Clare County?
January has the most truck crashes in Clare County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Greenwood Township, Clare County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clare County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Greenwood Township, Clare County compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 44.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clare County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Greenwood Township, Clare County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.