Conway Township, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Conway Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Conway Township and Livingston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Livingston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston County compares with Michigan
Livingston County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Livingston County sits below Michigan on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Conway Township: I-96 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Conway since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,281 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Livingston County. They injured 419 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Conway Township since 2015, this page uses Livingston County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Conway is I-96, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-NICHOLSON Rd (1), CR-OWOSSO Rd (1) and I-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (18%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 2.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Conway Township fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Livingston County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 4 |
| CR-NICHOLSON Rd | 1 |
| CR-OWOSSO Rd | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 250 |
| US-23 | 226 |
| Highland | 82 |
| Grand River | 54 |
| N Us 23 | 35 |
| I96 Hwy | 31 |
| S Us 23 | 31 |
| Kensington | 20 |
Conway Township at a glance
| Population | 3,590 |
| Land area | 37.7 sq mi |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48836) | $90,592 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48836) | $271,048 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 57 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 68 | +20% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 75 | +10% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 107 | +43% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 57 to 107. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Conway Township
How common are truck crashes in Conway Township?
Since 2015, 1,281 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Livingston County (419 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Conway Township?
NHTSA data shows I-96 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Conway since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Conway Township?
Truck crashes in Livingston County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Conway Township?
39 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Livingston County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Conway Township compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Livingston County has 54.2 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Conway Township?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.