Hinton, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hinton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hinton 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 stands out for 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
Since 2015, 213 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mecosta County. They injured 44 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Hinton 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 Hinton happened on SR-46 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Hinton fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mecosta County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-46 | 2 |
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 |
Hinton at a glance
| Population | 1,102 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48850) | $68,047 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48850) | $177,620 |
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 Hinton
How many truck crashes happen in Hinton?
213 truck crashes have been reported in Mecosta County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 44 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hinton?
January has the most truck crashes in Mecosta County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hinton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Mecosta County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does Hinton 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 Hinton?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.