Plainfield Township, Kent County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plainfield Township, Kent County: 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
7 of 221 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Plainfield Township, Kent County compares with Michigan
Plainfield Township, Kent County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plainfield Township, Kent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plainfield Township, Kent County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.1% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 8.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 61% below the state |
Plainfield Township, Kent County has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Plainfield Township, Kent County: January worst month: 14.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Plainfield Township, Kent County has recorded 221 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.1%.
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (13.6%).
23.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-44 (3), SR-37 (2) and US-131 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Plainfield Township, Kent County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.7% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Plainfield Township, Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-57 | 5 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| US-131 | 2 |
| CR-CIRCLE Dr | 1 |
| Michigan St Ne | 1 |
| Pearl St Nw | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| Turner Ave Nw | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plainfield Township, Kent County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 57 |
| S Us 131 | 29 |
| River | 25 |
| Northland | 16 |
| Plainfield | 15 |
| N Us 131 | 15 |
| Mile | 8 |
| Jupiter | 6 |
Plainfield Township, Kent County at a glance
| Population | 34,692 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 991 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49306) | $115,039 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49306) | $373,178 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Plainfield Township, Kent 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 | 11 | — | 6.9 |
| 2000s | 15 | +39% | 5.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | -9% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 19 | +40% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plainfield Township, Kent County
How many truck crashes happen in Plainfield Township, Kent County?
Since 2015, 221 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Plainfield Township, Kent County (49 injured, 3 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Plainfield Township, Kent County?
Since 2015, SR-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Plainfield: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Plainfield Township, Kent County?
The worst month is January: 14.9% of truck crashes in Plainfield Township, Kent County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Plainfield Township, Kent County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Plainfield Township, Kent County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Plainfield Township, Kent County compare with Michigan?
Plainfield Township, Kent County records 55.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Plainfield Township, Kent 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.