Morley, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morley 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 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Morley since 2015; patterns below come from Mecosta County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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 Morley since 2015: US-131 (3) and SR-46 (1). 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 Morley fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 28.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-131 | 3 |
| SR-46 | 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 |
Morley at a glance
| Population | 527 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 589 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 |
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. 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 Morley
How many truck crashes happen in Morley?
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 Morley?
The worst month is January: 16.0% of truck crashes in Mecosta County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Morley?
Since 2015, Mecosta County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Morley compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Mecosta County records 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Morley?
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.