Wheatland Township, Mecosta County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wheatland Township, Mecosta County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wheatland 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. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in 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.
Wheatland Township, Mecosta County had 8 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wheatland since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-DREW Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Wheatland Township, Mecosta County 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
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 |
Wheatland Township, Mecosta County at a glance
| Population | 1,432 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 40 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 |
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. 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 Wheatland Township, Mecosta County
How common are truck crashes in Wheatland Township, Mecosta County?
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 Wheatland Township, Mecosta County?
January has the most truck crashes in Mecosta County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wheatland 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 Wheatland Township, Mecosta County compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mecosta County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wheatland 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.