Grand Ledge, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grand Ledge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grand Ledge 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Eaton County at a glance: 1 in 96 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.0%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Eaton County has recorded 811 truck crashes since 2015, with 262 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in Grand Ledge since 2015; patterns below come from Eaton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.2% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-96 leads within 10 miles of Grand Ledge with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-96 (2), CR-COCHRAN Rd (1) and CR-S Francis Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Grand Ledge fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 26.2% 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 Eaton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 5 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-COCHRAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-S Francis Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAGINAW Hwy | 1 |
| I-496 | 1 |
| N Canal Rd | 1 |
| SR-99 | 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 |
Grand Ledge at a glance
| Population | 7,838 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,024 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48837) | $96,517 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48837) | $253,131 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 73. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grand Ledge
How many truck crashes happen in Grand Ledge?
Eaton County has had 811 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 262 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Grand Ledge?
Since 2015, I-96 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grand Ledge: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Grand Ledge?
Truck crashes in Eaton County peak in February, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Grand Ledge?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Eaton County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Grand Ledge compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 63.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Eaton County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Grand Ledge?
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.