Hamlin Township, Eaton County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamlin Township, Eaton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamlin 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Eaton County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Eaton County: 1 in 96 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 3.2% across 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 7 truck crashes were reported in Hamlin 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
26.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-BELLEVUE Rd (1), Cochran Rd (1) and SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Hamlin Township, Eaton County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Eaton County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 2 |
| CR-BELLEVUE Rd | 1 |
| Cochran 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 |
Hamlin Township, Eaton County at a glance
| Population | 3,231 |
| Land area | 34.3 sq mi |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48827) | $78,257 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48827) | $216,487 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 73 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hamlin Township, Eaton County
How many truck crashes happen in Hamlin Township, Eaton County?
Since 2015, 811 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Eaton County (262 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hamlin Township, Eaton County?
Since 2015, SR-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hamlin: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hamlin Township, Eaton County?
Truck crashes in Eaton County peak in February, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hamlin Township, Eaton County?
Since 2015, Eaton County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Hamlin Township, Eaton County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Eaton County records 63.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hamlin Township, Eaton 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.