Lake LeAnn, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake LeAnn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake LeAnn 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.
The headline for Hillsdale County: 9.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 222 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hillsdale County. They injured 76 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lake LeAnn since 2015, this page uses Hillsdale County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.2% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
US-223 leads within 10 miles of Lake LeAnn with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-MOSCOW Rd (1), CR-RIVERSIDE Rd (1) and Moscow Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Lake LeAnn fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hillsdale County.
- Check whether your routes use US-223, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-223 | 3 |
| CR-MOSCOW Rd | 1 |
| CR-RIVERSIDE Rd | 1 |
| Moscow Rd | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-27 | 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 |
Lake LeAnn at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49282) | $34,911 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake LeAnn
How common are truck crashes in Lake LeAnn?
222 truck crashes have been reported in Hillsdale County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 76 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lake LeAnn?
US-223 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lake LeAnn since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lake LeAnn?
Truck crashes in Hillsdale County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lake LeAnn?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Hillsdale County since 2015 (5.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lake LeAnn compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Hillsdale County has 41.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lake LeAnn?
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.