Oshtemo, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oshtemo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oshtemo 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. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Kalamazoo County: 27.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
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.
With 130 truck crashes reported in Oshtemo since 2015, this page uses Kalamazoo County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
27.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: US-131 (2), CR-9TH St (1) and Maple Hill Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Their busiest month is August, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Oshtemo fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kalamazoo County.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Kalamazoo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 9 |
| US-131 | 2 |
| CR-9TH St | 1 |
| Maple Hill Dr | 1 |
| Park St | 1 |
| S Sprinkle Rd | 1 |
| Sr-I94/Us-131 Bl Stadium Dr | 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 |
Oshtemo at a glance
| Population | 23,979 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 672 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49009) | $80,930 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49009) | $337,227 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oshtemo
How many truck crashes happen in Oshtemo?
1,842 truck crashes have been reported in Kalamazoo County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 841 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Oshtemo?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oshtemo since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oshtemo?
January has the most truck crashes in Kalamazoo County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oshtemo?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kalamazoo County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Oshtemo compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 59.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kalamazoo County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Oshtemo?
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.