Masonville, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Masonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Masonville 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 has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Delta County: 4.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Delta County. They injured 53 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
Only 23 truck crashes were reported in Masonville 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%.
November through March accounts for 52.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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 Masonville 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 Masonville 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.
- 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 (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 |
Masonville at a glance
| Population | 1,629 |
| Land area | 166.5 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49878) | $71,136 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49878) | $176,901 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Masonville
How many truck crashes happen in Masonville?
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delta County (53 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Masonville?
The worst month is January: 14.9% of truck crashes in Delta County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Masonville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Delta County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Masonville compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 46.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Delta County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Masonville?
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.