Baldwin Township, Delta County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baldwin Township, Delta County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Baldwin Township, Delta County and Delta County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Delta County numbers.
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 sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on 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
Police reported 202 crashes involving commercial trucks in Delta County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Baldwin Township, Delta County since 2015; patterns below come from Delta County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Baldwin since 2015: US-41 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Baldwin Township, Delta County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 28.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Delta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Baldwin Township, Delta County at a glance
| Population | 698 |
| Land area | 83.9 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49872) | $53,281 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49872) | $180,478 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Baldwin Township, Delta County
How many truck crashes happen in Baldwin Township, Delta County?
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delta County (53 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Baldwin Township, Delta County?
The worst month is January: 14.9% of truck crashes in Delta County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Baldwin Township, Delta County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delta County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Baldwin Township, Delta County compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Delta County has 46.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Baldwin Township, Delta County?
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.