Chester Township, Eaton County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chester Township, Eaton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chester Township, Eaton County and Eaton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Eaton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 811 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eaton County compares with Michigan
Eaton County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eaton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eaton County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Eaton County has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Eaton County: 1 in 96 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Eaton County has recorded 811 truck crashes since 2015, with 262 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 17 truck crashes were reported in Chester Township, Eaton County since 2015; patterns below come from Eaton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.2% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chester since 2015 were spread across roads: I-69 (2), SR-50 (2), CR-COCHRAN Rd (1), CR-PACKARD Hwy (1) and CR-SAGINAW Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Chester Township, Eaton County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Eaton County.
- With 26.2% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Eaton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 2 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| CR-COCHRAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-PACKARD Hwy | 1 |
| CR-SAGINAW Hwy | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eaton County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 121 |
| Lansing | 49 |
| I-96 | 48 |
| Creyts | 43 |
| Clinton | 36 |
| Saginaw | 32 |
| Canal | 20 |
| Michigan | 18 |
Chester Township, Eaton County at a glance
| Population | 1,771 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48813) | $80,429 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48813) | $188,785 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eaton 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 | 38 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 45 | +18% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 50 | +10% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 73 | +47% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 73. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chester Township, Eaton County
How many truck crashes happen in Chester Township, Eaton County?
Since 2015, 811 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Eaton County (262 injured, 18 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Chester Township, Eaton County?
The worst month is February: 12.3% of truck crashes in Eaton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chester Township, Eaton County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Eaton County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Chester Township, Eaton County compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 63.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Eaton County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Chester Township, Eaton County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.