Eden Township, Mason County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eden Township, Mason County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eden Township, Mason County and Mason County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mason County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mason County compares with Michigan
Mason County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mason County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mason County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 10.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Mason County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Mason County: January worst month: 20.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mason County. They injured 46 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Eden Township, Mason County since 2015, this page uses Mason County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 20.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.6% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 31.1% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-120TH Ave (1), CR-N Oceana Dr (1) and CR-SCOTTVILLE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Eden Township, Mason County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 31.1% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 2 |
| CR-120TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-N Oceana Dr | 1 |
| CR-SCOTTVILLE Rd | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mason County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 42 |
| US-10 | 29 |
| Pere Marquette | 11 |
| S Us 31 | 6 |
| N Us 31 | 5 |
| Fountain | 3 |
| Lakeshore | 2 |
| 6Th | 1 |
Eden Township, Mason County at a glance
| Population | 595 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49405) | $70,139 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49405) | $169,178 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mason 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +50% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | -20% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | +18% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eden Township, Mason County
How many truck crashes happen in Eden Township, Mason County?
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mason County (46 injured, 4 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Eden Township, Mason County?
US-10 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eden since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Eden Township, Mason County?
The worst month is January: 20.3% of truck crashes in Mason County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Eden Township, Mason County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Mason County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Eden Township, Mason County compare with Michigan?
Mason County records 38.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Eden Township, Mason County?
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.