Hamilton Township, Gratiot County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamilton Township, Gratiot County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamilton Township, Gratiot County and Gratiot County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gratiot County numbers.
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 |
Gratiot County has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Gratiot County: November 15.5% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 239 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gratiot County since 2015: 67 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hamilton Township, Gratiot County since 2015, this page uses Gratiot County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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 within 10 miles of Hamilton since 2015: CR-N Barry Rd (1) and Wisner Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Hamilton Township, Gratiot County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-N Barry Rd | 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 |
Hamilton Township, Gratiot County at a glance
| Population | 424 |
| Land area | 34.7 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48806) | $61,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48806) | $159,100 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 22 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, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hamilton Township, Gratiot County
How many truck accidents are there in Hamilton Township, Gratiot County?
Since 2015, 239 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gratiot County (67 injured, 10 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Hamilton Township, Gratiot County?
The worst month is November: 15.5% of truck crashes in Gratiot County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hamilton Township, Gratiot County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gratiot County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hamilton Township, Gratiot County compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 49.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gratiot County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hamilton Township, 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.