Beecher, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beecher: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beecher and Genesee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Genesee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Genesee County compares with Michigan
Genesee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Genesee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Genesee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Genesee County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Genesee County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,022 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Genesee County. They injured 613 people and killed 36.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Beecher had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Genesee County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
SR-54 leads within 10 miles of Beecher with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-75 (4), Atherton Rd (2) and I-69 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
97 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Their busiest month is September, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Beecher fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-54, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Genesee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-54 | 7 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| Atherton Rd | 2 |
| I-69 | 2 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| Bristol Rd | 1 |
| CR-DAVISON Rd | 1 |
| I-475 | 1 |
| S Saginaw St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Genesee County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 175 |
| I-75 | 149 |
| Dort | 136 |
| US-23 | 114 |
| Bristol | 96 |
| Vienna | 49 |
| State | 46 |
| I-475 | 42 |
Beecher at a glance
| Land area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48505) | $33,283 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48505) | $38,169 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Genesee 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 | 137 | — | 5.8 |
| 2000s | 147 | +7% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 119 | -19% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 187 | +57% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 137 a year in the 1990s and 187 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 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beecher
How common are truck crashes in Beecher?
2,022 truck crashes have been reported in Genesee County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 613 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Beecher?
NHTSA data shows SR-54 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Beecher since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Beecher?
Truck crashes in Genesee County peak in January, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Beecher?
Garbage trucks were involved in 97 reported crashes in Genesee County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Beecher compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Genesee County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Beecher?
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.