Vergennes, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vergennes: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vergennes 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Kent County is lower on 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).
The headline for Vergennes: I-96 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Vergennes: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Kent County has recorded 4,686 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,048 people injured and 69 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Vergennes since 2015, this page uses Kent County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Vergennes is I-96, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-21 (3), CR-ALDEN Nash Ave (2) and CR-CASCADE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 116 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.0 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Vergennes fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-96, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kent County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 4 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| CR-ALDEN Nash Ave | 2 |
| CR-CASCADE Rd | 1 |
| CR-WHITNEYVILLE Ave Se | 1 |
| SR-44 | 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 |
Vergennes at a glance
| Population | 4,958 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 144 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49331) | $91,800 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49331) | $308,460 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 230 a year in the 1990s and 428 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vergennes
How many truck crashes happen in Vergennes?
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 Vergennes?
I-96 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Vergennes since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Vergennes?
Truck crashes in Kent County peak in January, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Vergennes?
Since 2015, Kent County has reported 116 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Vergennes compare with Michigan?
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 Vergennes?
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.