Chippewa Township, Mecosta County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chippewa Township, Mecosta County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chippewa 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. It runs above Michigan on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Mecosta County: January worst month: 16.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 213 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mecosta County. They injured 44 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Chippewa Township, Mecosta County since 2015; patterns below come from Mecosta County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.9% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Chippewa happened on CR-3 Mile Rd (1) and US-10 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Chippewa Township, Mecosta County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mecosta County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-3 Mile Rd | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
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 |
Chippewa Township, Mecosta County at a glance
| Population | 1,276 |
| Land area | 33.0 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49320) | $63,929 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chippewa Township, Mecosta County
How many truck accidents are there in Chippewa Township, Mecosta County?
Since 2015, 213 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mecosta County (44 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chippewa Township, Mecosta County?
Truck crashes in Mecosta County peak in January, with 16.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chippewa Township, Mecosta County?
Since 2015, Mecosta County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Chippewa 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 Chippewa Township, Mecosta 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.