Coleman, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coleman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coleman and Midland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Midland County numbers.
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 |
Midland County has lower values than Michigan for 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).
The headline for Midland County: July 12.7% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 323 crashes involving commercial trucks in Midland County since 2015: 96 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Coleman since 2015, this page uses Midland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.9% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Coleman since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-SAGINAW Rd (1) and Saginaw Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Coleman fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 31.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.9% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Midland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-SAGINAW Rd | 1 |
| Saginaw Rd | 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 |
Coleman at a glance
| Population | 1,262 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,012 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48618) | $61,968 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48618) | $135,232 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coleman
How many truck accidents are there in Coleman?
Since 2015, 323 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Midland County (96 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Coleman?
July has the most truck crashes in Midland County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Coleman?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Midland County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Coleman compare with Michigan?
Midland County records 33.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Coleman?
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.