Springfield Township, Kalkaska County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Springfield Township, Kalkaska County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Springfield Township, Kalkaska County and Kalkaska County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kalkaska County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 121 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kalkaska County compares with Michigan
Kalkaska County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kalkaska County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kalkaska County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Kalkaska County sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Kalkaska County at a glance: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Kalkaska County has recorded 121 truck crashes since 2015, with 44 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
Springfield Township, Kalkaska County had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kalkaska County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
27.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
US-131 leads within 10 miles of Springfield with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-131 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Springfield Township, Kalkaska County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-131 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 27.5% 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
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 Kalkaska County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 4 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kalkaska County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 36 |
| Cedar | 9 |
| Boardman | 4 |
| Mile | 4 |
| County Road 571 | 3 |
| County Road 612 | 2 |
| Ingersoll | 2 |
| Rapid City | 2 |
Springfield Township, Kalkaska County at a glance
| Population | 1,636 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49633) | $73,681 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49633) | $187,968 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kalkaska 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +9% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | -19% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +69% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Springfield Township, Kalkaska County
How many truck accidents are there in Springfield Township, Kalkaska County?
Kalkaska County has had 121 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 44 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Springfield Township, Kalkaska County?
Since 2015, US-131 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Springfield: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Springfield Township, Kalkaska County?
January has the most truck crashes in Kalkaska County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Springfield Township, Kalkaska County?
Since 2015, Kalkaska County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Springfield Township, Kalkaska County compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Kalkaska County has 53.2 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Springfield Township, Kalkaska County?
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.