Dover Township, Lake County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dover Township, Lake County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dover Township, Lake County and Lake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lake County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lake County compares with Michigan
Lake County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 9.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Lake County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lake County: 41.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Police reported 53 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lake County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 79 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Dover Township, Lake County since 2015; patterns below come from Lake County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (18.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (18.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.2% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Dover happened on CR-200TH Ave (1), CR-25 Rd (1) and US-131 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lake County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Dover Township, Lake County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 41.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-200TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-25 Rd | 1 |
| US-131 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lake County) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 23 |
| Brooks | 3 |
| 24Th | 1 |
| 40Th | 1 |
| 56Th | 1 |
| Kings | 1 |
| Lakeola | 1 |
| Lansing | 1 |
Dover Township, Lake County at a glance
| Population | 419 |
| Land area | 37.0 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49656) | $56,656 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49656) | $130,331 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake 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 | 2 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | +12% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +8% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 5 | +92% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dover Township, Lake County
How common are truck crashes in Dover Township, Lake County?
Lake County has had 53 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dover Township, Lake County?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in February, with 18.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dover Township, Lake County?
Since 2015, Lake County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Dover Township, Lake County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 35.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dover Township, Lake 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.