Ithaca, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ithaca: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ithaca 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 sits below Michigan 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 15.5% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Gratiot County has recorded 239 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Ithaca since 2015, this page uses Gratiot County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in 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 within 10 miles of Ithaca since 2015: CR-S Alger Rd (1), N Luce 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 Ithaca fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-S Alger Rd | 1 |
| N Luce 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 |
Ithaca at a glance
| Population | 2,813 |
| Land area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Density | 491 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48847) | $66,264 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48847) | $172,045 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ithaca
How many truck accidents are there in Ithaca?
239 truck crashes have been reported in Gratiot County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 67 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ithaca?
Truck crashes in Gratiot County peak in November, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ithaca?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gratiot County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Ithaca compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Gratiot County records 49.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ithaca?
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.