DeWitt, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in DeWitt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in DeWitt and Clinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 557 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Michigan
Clinton County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Clinton County has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Clinton County at a glance: 1 in 72 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.4%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 557 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clinton County since 2015: 194 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 111 truck crashes reported in DeWitt since 2015, this page uses Clinton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of DeWitt since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-96 (2), US-127 (2), CR-S Francis Rd (1), I-496 (1) and I-96 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for DeWitt fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 2 |
| US-127 | 2 |
| CR-S Francis Rd | 1 |
| I-496 | 1 |
| I-96 | 1 |
| N Canal Rd | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| Shaw Ln | 1 |
| Sr-Old Us 27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 77 |
| I-96 | 73 |
| US-127 | 41 |
| Grand River | 40 |
| Wright | 14 |
| Old Us 27 | 12 |
| Francis | 11 |
| State | 10 |
DeWitt at a glance
| Population | 4,780 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,685 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48820) | $112,526 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48820) | $335,060 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 24 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 34 | +39% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 33 | -1% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 46 | +39% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about DeWitt
How many truck accidents are there in DeWitt?
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (194 injured, 12 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in DeWitt?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in February, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in DeWitt?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does DeWitt compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Clinton County records 57.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in DeWitt?
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.