Parma, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parma and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Michigan
Jackson County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Jackson County sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Parma: I-94 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Parma since 2015.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 1,250 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 30 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Parma had 136 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jackson County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
16.0% 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 Parma is I-94, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-BLACK Oak Trl (1), CR-MCCAIN Rd (1) and CR-N Concord Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Their busiest month is January, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Parma fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 7 |
| CR-BLACK Oak Trl | 1 |
| CR-MCCAIN Rd | 1 |
| CR-N Concord Rd | 1 |
| Moscow Rd | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 330 |
| Michigan | 38 |
| Meridian | 35 |
| US-127 | 25 |
| Cooper | 24 |
| Spring Arbor | 23 |
| S Us 127 | 23 |
| N Us 127 | 17 |
Parma at a glance
| Population | 765 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 729 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49269) | $86,699 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49269) | $214,864 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 79 | — | 3.7 |
| 2000s | 77 | -2% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 72 | -6% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 116 | +60% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 79 to 116. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parma
How many truck crashes happen in Parma?
1,250 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 374 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Parma?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Parma since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Parma?
January has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Parma?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Parma compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 66.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Parma?
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.