Ingham, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ingham: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ingham and Ingham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ingham County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ingham County compares with Michigan
Ingham County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ingham County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Ingham County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Ingham: I-96 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Ingham.
Overview
Ingham County has recorded 1,324 truck crashes since 2015, with 357 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Ingham since 2015; patterns below come from Ingham County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
15.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ingham is I-96, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-BROGAN Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
58 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.8, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Ingham fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 29.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 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 Ingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 5 |
| CR-BROGAN Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ingham County) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 131 |
| US-127 | 79 |
| S Us 127 | 71 |
| Grand River | 61 |
| Cedar | 60 |
| N Us 127 | 57 |
| Martin Luther King Jr | 39 |
| Saginaw | 34 |
Ingham at a glance
| Population | 2,409 |
| Land area | 32.7 sq mi |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48819) | $110,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48819) | $252,259 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ingham 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 | 65 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 86 | +32% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 76 | -11% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 118 | +54% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 65 a year in the 1990s and 118 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ingham
How common are truck crashes in Ingham?
1,324 truck crashes have been reported in Ingham County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 357 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ingham?
Since 2015, I-96 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ingham: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ingham?
October has the most truck crashes in Ingham County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ingham?
58 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ingham County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ingham compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Ingham County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ingham?
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.