Victor, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Victor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Victor 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 sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Clinton County: 1 in 72 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.4%, vs 3.2% in 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.
Victor had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clinton County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Victor is I-69, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-N Shepardsville Rd (1), SR-21 (1) and SR-27 (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 Victor fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 2 |
| CR-N Shepardsville Rd | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 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 |
Victor at a glance
| Population | 3,475 |
| Land area | 34.0 sq mi |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48848) | $94,519 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48848) | $260,470 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Victor
How common are truck crashes in Victor?
Clinton County has had 557 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 194 people and killing 12.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Victor?
I-69 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Victor since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Victor?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in February, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Victor?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Victor compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 57.6 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Victor?
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.