Wright Township, Hillsdale County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wright Township, Hillsdale County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wright Township, Hillsdale County 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 has lower values than Michigan for 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 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Wright Township, Hillsdale County 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.2% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Wright happened on CR-CAMDEN Rd (1), CR-MORENCI Rd (1), Pioneer Ave (1), SR-99 (1) and US-127 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Wright Township, Hillsdale County 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
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-CAMDEN Rd | 1 |
| CR-MORENCI Rd | 1 |
| Pioneer Ave | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 |
Wright Township, Hillsdale County at a glance
| Population | 1,604 |
| Land area | 43.3 sq mi |
| Density | 37 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 |
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 Wright Township, Hillsdale County
How many truck accidents are there in Wright Township, Hillsdale County?
222 truck crashes have been reported in Hillsdale County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 76 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wright Township, Hillsdale County?
January has the most truck crashes in Hillsdale County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wright Township, Hillsdale County?
Since 2015, Hillsdale County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wright Township, Hillsdale County compare with Michigan?
Hillsdale County records 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wright Township, Hillsdale County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.