Fork, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fork: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fork 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 |
Mecosta County has lower values than Michigan for 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 16.0% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
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.
Fork had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Mecosta County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 28.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fork since 2015: CR-3 Mile Rd (1), Stevenson Lake Rd (1) and US-10 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Fork 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.
- 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 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 |
| Stevenson Lake 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 |
Fork at a glance
| Population | 1,687 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49305) | $51,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49305) | $137,001 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Fork
How many truck crashes happen in Fork?
213 truck crashes have been reported in Mecosta County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 44 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fork?
The worst month is January: 16.0% of truck crashes in Mecosta County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fork?
Since 2015, Mecosta County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Fork compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Mecosta County records 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fork?
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.