Wacousta, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wacousta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wacousta 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Clinton County: 1 in 72 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.4%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 557 truck crashes since 2015, with 194 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wacousta since 2015; patterns below come from Clinton County as a whole.
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
I-96 leads within 10 miles of Wacousta with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-96 (2), CR-S Francis Rd (1) and CR-SAGINAW Hwy (1).
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 Wacousta fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-96, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 29.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 4 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-S Francis Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAGINAW Hwy | 1 |
| I-496 | 1 |
| N Canal Rd | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 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 |
Wacousta at a glance
| Land area | 8.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48822) | $91,299 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48822) | $303,892 |
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 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 Wacousta
How common are truck crashes in Wacousta?
557 truck crashes have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 194 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wacousta?
I-96 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wacousta since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wacousta?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in February, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wacousta?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wacousta compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 57.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clinton County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wacousta?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.