Perrinton, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perrinton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perrinton 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 runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Gratiot County: November 15.5% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 239 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gratiot County. They injured 67 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
Perrinton had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Gratiot County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Perrinton since 2015 were spread across roads: US-127 (2) and CR-S Alger Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Perrinton fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gratiot County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 2 |
| CR-S Alger 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 |
Perrinton at a glance
| Population | 392 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 620 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48871) | $84,803 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48871) | $229,874 |
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 Perrinton
How many truck crashes happen in Perrinton?
Gratiot County has had 239 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Perrinton?
Truck crashes in Gratiot County peak in November, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Perrinton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Gratiot County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Perrinton compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Gratiot County has 49.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Perrinton?
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.