Westphalia, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Westphalia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Westphalia 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 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.4%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 194 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Westphalia had 2 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%).
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
I-96 leads within 10 miles of Westphalia with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-GRAND River Ave (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 Westphalia fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| CR-GRAND River Ave | 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 |
Westphalia at a glance
| Population | 943 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 846 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48894) | $101,923 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48894) | $277,313 |
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. 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 Westphalia
How common are truck crashes in Westphalia?
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (194 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Westphalia?
Since 2015, I-96 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Westphalia: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Westphalia?
February has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Westphalia?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Westphalia compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 57.6 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Westphalia?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.