Blackman, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blackman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 341 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blackman compares with Michigan
Blackman against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blackman stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blackman | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 21.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Blackman has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Blackman: I-94 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Blackman since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 341 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Blackman. They injured 113 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.3% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Blackman is I-94, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-BLACK Oak Trl (1), CR-MCCAIN Rd (1) and US-127 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Blackman fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Blackman
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 8 |
| CR-BLACK Oak Trl | 1 |
| CR-MCCAIN Rd | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blackman) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 119 |
| Michigan | 11 |
| Parnall | 11 |
| N Us 127 | 9 |
| S Us 127 | 9 |
| US-127 | 8 |
| Clinton | 7 |
| Cooper | 7 |
Blackman at a glance
| Population | 25,499 |
| Land area | 31.7 sq mi |
| Density | 804 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49202) | $42,632 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49202) | $117,980 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blackman 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 | 14 | — | 3.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | +33% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | +17% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 30 | +43% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blackman
How many truck crashes happen in Blackman?
341 truck crashes have been reported in Blackman since 2015, with 10 deaths and 113 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Blackman?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blackman: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Blackman?
The worst month is January: 11.4% of truck crashes in Blackman happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Blackman?
Since 2015, Blackman has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Blackman compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Blackman has 114.4 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Blackman?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.