Danby, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Danby: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Danby and Ionia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ionia County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 683 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ionia County compares with Michigan
Ionia County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ionia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ionia County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Ionia County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ionia County: 1 in 76 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.3%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Ionia County has recorded 683 truck crashes since 2015, with 174 people injured and 21 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 45 truck crashes were reported in Danby since 2015; patterns below come from Ionia County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.1% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Danby is I-96, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-COCHRAN Rd (1), CR-GRAND River Ave (1) and CR-SAGINAW Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Danby fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ionia County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ionia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 4 |
| CR-COCHRAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-GRAND River Ave | 1 |
| CR-SAGINAW Hwy | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ionia County) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 233 |
| State | 48 |
| Grand River | 18 |
| Bluewater | 14 |
| Dexter | 13 |
| Belding | 10 |
| David | 9 |
| Lincoln | 9 |
Danby at a glance
| Population | 2,979 |
| Land area | 35.1 sq mi |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48875) | $94,216 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48875) | $220,507 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ionia 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 | 22 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 31 | +39% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 34 | +12% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 64 | +84% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Danby
How common are truck crashes in Danby?
Ionia County has had 683 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 174 people and killing 21.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Danby?
I-96 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Danby since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Danby?
The worst month is January: 13.6% of truck crashes in Ionia County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Danby?
Since 2015, Ionia County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Danby compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ionia County has 84.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Danby?
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.