Maple Rapids, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maple Rapids: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maple Rapids 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Clinton County is lower on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Maple Rapids since 2015, this page uses Clinton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Maple Rapids since 2015: US-127 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Maple Rapids fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 29.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 3 |
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 |
Maple Rapids at a glance
| Population | 583 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 427 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48853) | $51,607 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48853) | $117,271 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 46 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Maple Rapids
How many truck crashes happen in Maple Rapids?
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (194 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Maple Rapids?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in February, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Maple Rapids?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Clinton County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Maple Rapids compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 57.6 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Maple Rapids?
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.