Gratiot County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gratiot County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 239 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gratiot County compares with Michigan
Gratiot County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gratiot County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gratiot County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Gratiot County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Gratiot County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 15.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 239 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gratiot County since 2015: 67 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Gratiot County since 2015: CR-N Barry Rd (1), CR-S Alger Rd (1), N Luce Rd (1), SR-46 (1) and US-127 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Gratiot County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Gratiot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gratiot County) |
|---|---|
| CR-N Barry Rd | 1 |
| CR-S Alger Rd | 1 |
| N Luce Rd | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| Wisner Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gratiot County) |
|---|---|
| Monroe | 44 |
| US-127 | 28 |
| N Us 127 | 17 |
| Cleveland | 16 |
| S Us 127 | 13 |
| Washington | 11 |
| Barry | 11 |
| State | 8 |
Gratiot County at a glance
| Population | 41,372 |
| Land area | 568.4 sq mi |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,001 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gratiot 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 | 14 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | -6% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | +4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 22 | +60% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gratiot County
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Questions fleets ask about Gratiot County
How many truck crashes happen in Gratiot County?
Gratiot County has had 239 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gratiot County?
Truck crashes in Gratiot County peak in November, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gratiot County?
Since 2015, Gratiot County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Gratiot County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Gratiot County has 49.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gratiot County?
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.