Cascade, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cascade: 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
1 of 300 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cascade compares with Michigan
Cascade against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cascade stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cascade | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.16 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 47% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 89% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.6% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Cascade is lower on 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
Cascade at a glance: 1 in 278 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 300 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cascade since 2015: 66 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-96 leads within 10 miles of Cascade with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-ALDEN Nash Ave (2), SR-44 (2) and SR-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Cascade fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-96, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 23.0% 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
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 Cascade
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 3 |
| CR-ALDEN Nash Ave | 2 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| US-131 | 2 |
| 44th Street | 1 |
| Barden Dr Se | 1 |
| CR-36TH St | 1 |
| CR-68TH St | 1 |
| CR-CASCADE Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cascade) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 55 |
| Broadmoor | 19 |
| 28Th | 16 |
| 36Th | 15 |
| 60Th | 15 |
| Kraft | 10 |
| Cascade | 8 |
| Whitneyville | 4 |
Cascade at a glance
| Population | 20,172 |
| Land area | 33.9 sq mi |
| Density | 596 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cascade 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 | 12 | — | 6.9 |
| 2000s | 13 | +12% | 5.5 |
| 2010s | 15 | +9% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 28 | +93% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 28. 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 Cascade
How many truck crashes happen in Cascade?
300 truck crashes have been reported in Cascade since 2015, with 5 deaths and 66 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cascade?
NHTSA data shows I-96 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cascade since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cascade?
Truck crashes in Cascade peak in January, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cascade?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Cascade since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Cascade compared with Michigan?
Cascade records 123.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cascade?
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.