Sheridan Township, Mecosta County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sheridan Township, Mecosta County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sheridan 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).
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.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
Sheridan Township, Mecosta County had 7 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
The worst month is January with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
28.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sheridan since 2015: CR-DREW Rd (1) and Stevenson Lake Rd (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 Sheridan Township, Mecosta County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-DREW Rd | 1 |
| Stevenson Lake Rd | 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 |
Sheridan Township, Mecosta County at a glance
| Population | 1,373 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49340) | $54,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49340) | $183,192 |
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 Sheridan Township, Mecosta County
How common are truck crashes in Sheridan Township, Mecosta County?
Mecosta County has had 213 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 44 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sheridan Township, Mecosta County?
Truck crashes in Mecosta County peak in January, with 16.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sheridan Township, Mecosta County?
Since 2015, Mecosta County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sheridan Township, Mecosta County compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Mecosta County has 42.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sheridan Township, Mecosta County?
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.