Washington Township, Gratiot County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Gratiot County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Gratiot County is lower on 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.
Gratiot County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
With 32 truck crashes reported in Washington 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%.
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.
17.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Washington since 2015: US-127 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Washington Township, Gratiot County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gratiot County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 3 |
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 |
Washington Township, Gratiot County at a glance
| Population | 799 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 23 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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Township, Gratiot County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington Township, 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 does Washington Township, Gratiot County 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 Washington Township, Gratiot County?
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.