Midland County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Midland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 323 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Midland County compares with Michigan
Midland County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Midland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Midland County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 17.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Midland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Midland County at a glance: Saginaw Rd deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes in Midland County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 323 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Midland County. They injured 96 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
Road surface: 19.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Saginaw Rd leads in Midland County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-GORDONVILLE Rd (1), CR-N Sturgeon Rd (1) and CR-SAGINAW Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Midland County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along Saginaw Rd; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.1% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.9% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Midland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Midland County) |
|---|---|
| Saginaw Rd | 2 |
| CR-GORDONVILLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-N Sturgeon Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAGINAW Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Kent Rd | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Midland County) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 26 |
| Meridian | 23 |
| Saginaw | 22 |
| Isabella | 18 |
| W Us 10 | 15 |
| Eastman | 15 |
| Buttles | 11 |
| Waldo | 11 |
Midland County at a glance
| Population | 84,022 |
| Land area | 518.4 sq mi |
| Density | 162 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $77,870 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Midland 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 | 18 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | +15% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 19 | -10% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 31 | +61% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Midland County
ZIP codes in Midland County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Midland County
How many truck accidents are there in Midland County?
Since 2015, 323 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Midland County (96 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Midland County?
Since 2015, Saginaw Rd has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Midland County: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Midland County?
The worst month is July: 12.7% of truck crashes in Midland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Midland County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Midland County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Midland County compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Midland County has 33.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Midland County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.