Fayette, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fayette: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fayette and Hillsdale County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hillsdale County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 222 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hillsdale County compares with Michigan
Hillsdale County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hillsdale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hillsdale County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Hillsdale County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Hillsdale County at a glance: 9.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Police reported 222 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hillsdale County since 2015: 76 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Fayette since 2015; patterns below come from Hillsdale County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fayette since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-49 (2), US-12 (2), CR-JONESVILLE Rd (1), Reading Rd (1) and SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Fayette fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hillsdale County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hillsdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| CR-JONESVILLE Rd | 1 |
| Reading Rd | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hillsdale County) |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 44 |
| Hudson | 14 |
| Carleton | 11 |
| Edon | 11 |
| Meridian | 9 |
| Pioneer | 6 |
| Olds | 6 |
| Litchfield | 6 |
Fayette at a glance
| Population | 1,103 |
| Land area | 20.0 sq mi |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49250) | $65,744 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49250) | $166,648 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hillsdale 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 | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 16 | -10% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 14 | -13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 18 | +36% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fayette
How common are truck crashes in Fayette?
Hillsdale County has had 222 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 19.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette?
The worst month is January: 13.5% of truck crashes in Hillsdale County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fayette?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hillsdale County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Fayette compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hillsdale County has 41.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fayette?
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.