Tyrone Township, Kent County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tyrone Township, Kent County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tyrone 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. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Tyrone Township, Kent County: SR-37 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Tyrone: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,686 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kent County. They injured 1,048 people and killed 69.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 23 truck crashes reported in Tyrone Township, Kent County since 2015, this page uses Kent County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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-37 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-FRUIT Ridge Ave Nw (1), CR-WALNUT Ave (1) and SR-57 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 116 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.0, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Tyrone Township, Kent County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-37 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 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 Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 4 |
| CR-FRUIT Ridge Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-WALNUT Ave | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| Sr-M-46 Apple Ave | 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 |
Tyrone Township, Kent County at a glance
| Population | 5,237 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 145 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49330) | $75,794 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49330) | $265,331 |
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 Tyrone Township, Kent County
How common are truck crashes in Tyrone Township, Kent County?
4,686 truck crashes have been reported in Kent County since 2015, with 69 deaths and 1,048 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tyrone Township, Kent County?
SR-37 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tyrone since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tyrone Township, Kent County?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Kent County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tyrone Township, Kent County?
Since 2015, Kent County has reported 116 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Tyrone Township, Kent County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Kent County records 58.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tyrone 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.