Comstock Northwest, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Comstock Northwest: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Comstock Northwest and Kalamazoo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kalamazoo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kalamazoo County compares with Michigan
Kalamazoo County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kalamazoo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.1% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Kalamazoo County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Kalamazoo County: 27.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,842 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kalamazoo County. They injured 841 people and killed 43.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Comstock Northwest since 2015; patterns below come from Kalamazoo County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of Comstock Northwest with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-131 (2), CR-10TH St (1) and CR-9TH St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Their busiest month is August, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Comstock Northwest fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.4% 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
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 Kalamazoo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 6 |
| US-131 | 2 |
| CR-10TH St | 1 |
| CR-9TH St | 1 |
| CR-G Ave | 1 |
| CR-MN Ave | 1 |
| E B Ave | 1 |
| Maple Hill Dr | 1 |
| N 35th St | 1 |
| Park St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kalamazoo County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 333 |
| Sprinkle | 93 |
| US-131 | 78 |
| N Us 131 | 58 |
| S Us 131 | 47 |
| Michigan | 41 |
| Stadium | 39 |
| Westnedge | 38 |
Comstock Northwest at a glance
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49074) | $33,750 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kalamazoo 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 | 101 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 110 | +9% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 104 | -5% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 167 | +60% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 101 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 167. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Comstock Northwest
How common are truck crashes in Comstock Northwest?
Since 2015, 1,842 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kalamazoo County (841 injured, 43 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Comstock Northwest?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Comstock Northwest since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Comstock Northwest?
January has the most truck crashes in Kalamazoo County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Comstock Northwest?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Kalamazoo County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Comstock Northwest compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kalamazoo County has 59.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Comstock Northwest?
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.