Grant Township, Mecosta County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grant Township, Mecosta County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grant 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 |
Mecosta County sits below Michigan 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).
The headline for Mecosta County: January 16.0% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Mecosta County has recorded 213 truck crashes since 2015, with 44 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Grant 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%).
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 28.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grant since 2015 were spread across roads: US-10 (1) and US-131 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Grant Township, Mecosta County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Mecosta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 1 |
| US-131 | 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 |
Grant Township, Mecosta County at a glance
| Population | 729 |
| Land area | 32.6 sq mi |
| Density | 22 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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grant Township, Mecosta County
How many truck crashes happen in Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Grant 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.