Comstock, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Comstock: 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
1 of 218 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Comstock compares with Michigan
Comstock against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Comstock stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Comstock | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 84% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Comstock has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Comstock: 1 in 200 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 218 crashes involving commercial trucks in Comstock since 2015: 74 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 31.0% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Comstock is I-94, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-131 (2), CR-G Ave (1) and CR-MN Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Comstock fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Comstock.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 31.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Comstock
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 7 |
| US-131 | 2 |
| CR-G Ave | 1 |
| CR-MN Ave | 1 |
| E B Ave | 1 |
| Maple Hill Dr | 1 |
| N 35th St | 1 |
| Park St | 1 |
| S Sprinkle Rd | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Comstock) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 78 |
| Sprinkle | 9 |
| I 94 Bl | 7 |
| 35Th | 7 |
| Gull | 6 |
| Michigan | 6 |
| King | 4 |
| Ramp 085C | 3 |
Comstock at a glance
| Population | 15,553 |
| Land area | 33.3 sq mi |
| Density | 467 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49048) | $60,454 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49048) | $178,335 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Comstock 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 | 16 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | -12% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 13 | -6% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 19 | +42% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 19 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, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Comstock
How many truck accidents are there in Comstock?
218 truck crashes have been reported in Comstock since 2015, with 3 deaths and 74 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Comstock?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Comstock since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Comstock?
The worst month is February: 12.8% of truck crashes in Comstock happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Comstock?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Comstock since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Comstock compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Comstock has 116.9 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Comstock?
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.