Delta County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Delta County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delta County compares with Michigan
Delta County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delta County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Delta County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Delta County at a glance: 4.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Delta County has recorded 202 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
28.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-2 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-35 (2), Lake Shore Dr (1) and US-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Delta County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delta County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-2; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Delta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Delta County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| Lake Shore Dr | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delta County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 60 |
| Lincoln | 22 |
| US-41 | 14 |
| 30Th | 6 |
| 18Th | 4 |
| US-2741 | 3 |
| Danforth | 3 |
| County 426 M.5 | 3 |
Delta County at a glance
| Population | 36,687 |
| Land area | 1,171.1 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,570 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delta 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | -8% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | +1% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Delta County
ZIP codes in Delta County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Delta County
How many truck crashes happen in Delta County?
Delta County has had 202 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Delta County?
Since 2015, US-2 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Delta County: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Delta County?
Truck crashes in Delta County peak in January, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Delta County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Delta County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Delta County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Delta County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Delta County?
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.