Waldron, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waldron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waldron 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 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Waldron 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.
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, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-CAMDEN Rd (1), CR-MORENCI Rd (1) and Pioneer Ave (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 Waldron fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 2 |
| CR-CAMDEN Rd | 1 |
| CR-MORENCI Rd | 1 |
| Pioneer Ave | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-20A | 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 |
Waldron at a glance
| Population | 551 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 551 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49288) | $66,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49288) | $134,137 |
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 Waldron
How many truck crashes happen in Waldron?
Since 2015, 222 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hillsdale County (76 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Waldron?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Waldron since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Waldron?
January has the most truck crashes in Hillsdale County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Waldron?
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 Waldron compare with Michigan?
Hillsdale County records 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Waldron?
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.