Parchment, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parchment: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parchment 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 |
Kalamazoo County sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Kalamazoo County at a glance: 27.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Kalamazoo County has recorded 1,842 truck crashes since 2015, with 841 people injured and 43 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Parchment 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.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by 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.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (18%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Parchment 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.
- 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 Kalamazoo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 5 |
| 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 |
Parchment at a glance
| Population | 1,901 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,062 per 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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parchment
How many truck crashes happen in Parchment?
1,842 truck crashes have been reported in Kalamazoo County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 841 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Parchment?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Parchment since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Parchment?
Truck crashes in Kalamazoo County peak in January, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Parchment?
Since 2015, Kalamazoo County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Parchment compare with Michigan?
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 Parchment?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.