Edenville, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edenville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Edenville 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Midland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Edenville: Saginaw Rd most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Edenville: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 323 crashes involving commercial trucks in Midland County since 2015: 96 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Edenville 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.9% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Edenville is Saginaw Rd, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-N Sturgeon Rd (1), CR-SAGINAW Rd (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Edenville fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along Saginaw Rd; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 31.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- With 19.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Midland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Saginaw Rd | 2 |
| CR-N Sturgeon Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAGINAW 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 |
Edenville at a glance
| Population | 2,518 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48657) | $72,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48657) | $181,239 |
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 Edenville
How common are truck crashes in Edenville?
Since 2015, 323 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Midland County (96 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Edenville?
Since 2015, Saginaw Rd has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Edenville: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Edenville?
The worst month is July: 12.7% of truck crashes in Midland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Edenville?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Midland County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Edenville compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 33.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Midland County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Edenville?
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.