Litchfield, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Litchfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Litchfield 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 |
Hillsdale County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Hillsdale County at a glance: 9.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Hillsdale County has recorded 222 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
Litchfield had 10 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hillsdale County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.5% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
17.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Litchfield since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-60 (2), US-12 (2), CR-JONESVILLE Rd (1), SR-49 (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 Litchfield fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, 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 Hillsdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| CR-JONESVILLE Rd | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 |
Litchfield at a glance
| Population | 1,390 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 501 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49252) | $55,762 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49252) | $128,164 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Litchfield
How common are truck crashes in Litchfield?
222 truck crashes have been reported in Hillsdale County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 76 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Litchfield?
Truck crashes in Hillsdale County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Litchfield?
Since 2015, Hillsdale County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Litchfield compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Hillsdale County has 41.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Litchfield?
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.