Solon Township, Kent County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Solon Township, Kent County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Solon Township, Kent County and Kent County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kent County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kent County compares with Michigan
Kent County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kent County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kent County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Kent County has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Solon Township, Kent County: SR-57 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Solon.
Overview
Kent County has recorded 4,686 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,048 people injured and 69 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 44 truck crashes reported in Solon Township, Kent County since 2015, this page uses Kent County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-37 (4), CR-17 Mile Rd (1) and CR-FRUIT Ridge Ave Nw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
116 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Solon Township, Kent County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kent County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-57 | 5 |
| SR-37 | 4 |
| CR-17 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-FRUIT Ridge Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-S Cypress Ave | 1 |
| CR-WALNUT Ave | 1 |
| US-131 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kent County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 414 |
| I-96 | 221 |
| N Us 131 | 205 |
| 28Th | 201 |
| S Us 131 | 200 |
| Mile | 163 |
| 44Th | 113 |
| I-196 | 110 |
Solon Township, Kent County at a glance
| Population | 6,626 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 190 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49319) | $78,951 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49319) | $258,496 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in 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 | 230 | — | 6.9 |
| 2000s | 253 | +10% | 5.5 |
| 2010s | 259 | +2% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 428 | +65% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 230 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 428. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Solon Township, Kent County
How common are truck crashes in Solon Township, Kent County?
Kent County has had 4,686 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,048 people and killing 69.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Solon Township, Kent County?
Since 2015, SR-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Solon: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Solon Township, Kent County?
Truck crashes in Kent County peak in January, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Solon Township, Kent County?
Since 2015, Kent County has reported 116 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Solon Township, Kent County compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 58.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kent County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Solon Township, Kent County?
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.