Ross, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ross: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ross 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 has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Kalamazoo County at a glance: 27.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Kalamazoo County has recorded 1,842 truck crashes since 2015, with 841 people injured and 43 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Ross since 2015; patterns below come from Kalamazoo County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 51.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in 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 (4). Next come SR-89 (2), Avenue A (1) and CR-6 Mile Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Ross fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kalamazoo 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 August; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| SR-89 | 2 |
| Avenue A | 1 |
| CR-6 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-G Ave | 1 |
| CR-MN Ave | 1 |
| Columbia Ave | 1 |
| N 35th St | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 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 |
Ross at a glance
| Population | 4,899 |
| Land area | 33.4 sq mi |
| Density | 147 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49012) | $73,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49012) | $256,070 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 101 to 167. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Ross
How common are truck crashes in Ross?
Since 2015, 1,842 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kalamazoo County (841 injured, 43 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ross?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ross since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ross?
January has the most truck crashes in Kalamazoo County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ross?
Since 2015, Kalamazoo County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Ross compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kalamazoo County has 59.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ross?
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.