Aetna Township, Mecosta County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aetna Township, Mecosta County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aetna Township, Mecosta County and Mecosta County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mecosta County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 213 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mecosta County compares with Michigan
Mecosta County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mecosta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Mecosta County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Mecosta County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 16.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 213 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mecosta County since 2015: 44 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
With 31 truck crashes reported in Aetna Township, Mecosta County since 2015, this page uses Mecosta County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
28.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Aetna since 2015: US-131 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Aetna Township, Mecosta County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mecosta County.
- With 28.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Mecosta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mecosta County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 52 |
| Northland | 24 |
| Mile | 20 |
| S Us 131 | 15 |
| N Us 131 | 14 |
| 30Th | 13 |
| State | 7 |
| Perry | 5 |
Aetna Township, Mecosta County at a glance
| Population | 2,339 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49336) | $54,522 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49336) | $137,998 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mecosta 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 | 10 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | +22% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | -3% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 19 | +60% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aetna Township, Mecosta County
How common are truck crashes in Aetna Township, Mecosta County?
Mecosta County has had 213 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 44 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Aetna Township, Mecosta County?
The worst month is January: 16.0% of truck crashes in Mecosta County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Aetna Township, Mecosta County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mecosta County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Aetna Township, Mecosta County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mecosta County has 42.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Aetna Township, Mecosta County?
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.