Riverton, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Riverton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Riverton 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Mason County is lower 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.
The headline for Mason County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 20.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 133 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mason County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
Riverton had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Mason County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 20.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 51.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.8%).
Road surface: 31.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-10 (2), CR-120TH Ave (1) and CR-N Oceana Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Riverton fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-31, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 31.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-31 | 3 |
| US-10 | 2 |
| CR-120TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-N Oceana Dr | 1 |
| CR-SCOTTVILLE Rd | 1 |
| SR-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 |
Riverton at a glance
| Population | 1,236 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49449) | $80,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49449) | $306,850 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Riverton
How common are truck crashes in Riverton?
133 truck crashes have been reported in Mason County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 46 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Riverton?
NHTSA data shows US-31 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Riverton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Riverton?
Truck crashes in Mason County peak in January, with 20.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Riverton?
Since 2015, Mason County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Riverton compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Mason County has 38.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Riverton?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.