Scipio, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scipio: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scipio 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.
The headline for Hillsdale County: 9.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 222 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hillsdale County. They injured 76 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Scipio since 2015; patterns below come from Hillsdale County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
Within this area, US-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-JONESVILLE Rd (1), CR-MOSCOW Rd (1) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 5.0%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Scipio fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hillsdale County.
- Check whether your routes use US-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 2 |
| CR-JONESVILLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-MOSCOW Rd | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 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 |
Scipio at a glance
| Population | 1,850 |
| Land area | 29.2 sq mi |
| Density | 63 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. 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 Scipio
How many truck crashes happen in Scipio?
Hillsdale County has had 222 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Scipio?
NHTSA data shows US-12 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Scipio since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Scipio?
Truck crashes in Hillsdale County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Scipio?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hillsdale County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Scipio compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hillsdale County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Scipio?
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.