North Adams, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Adams: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Adams 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Hillsdale County: 9.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in North Adams since 2015, this page uses Hillsdale County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.5% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.6%).
Road surface: 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-MOSCOW 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 North Adams fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hillsdale County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-127; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 2 |
| CR-MOSCOW Rd | 1 |
| Reading Rd | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| US-12 | 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 |
North Adams at a glance
| Population | 466 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 876 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49262) | $54,423 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49262) | $147,331 |
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 North Adams
How many truck accidents are there in North Adams?
Hillsdale County has had 222 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in North Adams?
NHTSA data shows US-127 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Adams since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Adams?
The worst month is January: 13.5% of truck crashes in Hillsdale County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Adams?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hillsdale County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in North Adams compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hillsdale County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in North Adams?
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.