Mulliken, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mulliken: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mulliken 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 sits below Michigan on 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 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Mulliken 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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 26.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mulliken is I-96, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-COCHRAN Rd (1), CR-GRAND River Ave (1) and CR-SAGINAW Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Mulliken fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-96, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-96 | 4 |
| CR-COCHRAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-GRAND River Ave | 1 |
| CR-SAGINAW Hwy | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 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 |
Mulliken at a glance
| Population | 550 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 527 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48861) | $89,412 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48861) | $184,436 |
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. 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 Mulliken
How common are truck crashes in Mulliken?
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 Mulliken?
NHTSA data shows I-96 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mulliken since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mulliken?
Truck crashes in Eaton County peak in February, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mulliken?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Eaton County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mulliken compare with Michigan?
Eaton County records 63.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mulliken?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.