Montrose, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montrose: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Montrose 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Genesee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Genesee County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Genesee County has recorded 2,022 truck crashes since 2015, with 613 people injured and 36 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Montrose had 29 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Montrose happened on CR-DIXIE Hwy (1), I-75 (1), SR-13 (1) and SR-54 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 97 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Their busiest month is September, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.1 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Montrose fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Genesee County.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Genesee County.
- 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 Genesee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-DIXIE Hwy | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 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 |
Montrose at a glance
| Population | 1,708 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,748 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48457) | $71,090 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48457) | $183,369 |
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 Montrose
How many truck accidents are there in Montrose?
Since 2015, 2,022 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Genesee County (613 injured, 36 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Montrose?
January has the most truck crashes in Genesee County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Montrose?
Since 2015, Genesee County has reported 97 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Montrose compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Genesee County records 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Montrose?
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.