Byron Township, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Byron Township: 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
8 of 381 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Byron Township compares with Michigan
Byron Township against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Byron Township stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Byron Township | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Byron Township has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Byron Township at a glance: January 14.7% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Byron Township. They injured 83 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 46.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-131 leads within 10 miles of Byron with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-6 (4), SR-11 (2) and 44th Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Byron Township fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Byron Township.
- Look at alternatives to US-131 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 20.6% 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
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 Byron Township
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 5 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| 44th Street | 1 |
| Barden Dr Se | 1 |
| CR-100TH St Sw | 1 |
| CR-142ND Ave | 1 |
| CR-22ND Ave | 1 |
| CR-30TH St | 1 |
| CR-44TH St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Byron Township) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 59 |
| N Us 131 | 40 |
| 76Th | 26 |
| S Us 131 | 25 |
| 84Th | 24 |
| 100Th | 20 |
| Byron Center | 14 |
| Clyde Park | 10 |
Byron Township at a glance
| Population | 28,406 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 789 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49315) | $113,346 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49315) | $384,994 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Byron Township 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 | 10 | — | 6.9 |
| 2000s | 17 | +73% | 5.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | +21% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 37 | +79% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 37. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 6.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Byron Township
How common are truck crashes in Byron Township?
Byron Township has had 381 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 83 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Byron Township?
NHTSA data shows US-131 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Byron since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Byron Township?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in Byron Township happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Byron Township?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Byron Township since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Byron Township compared with Michigan?
Byron Township records 115.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Byron Township?
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.