Greendale, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greendale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greendale 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 sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Greendale: Saginaw Rd deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Greendale 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.
Greendale had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Midland County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Saginaw Rd had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-SAGINAW Rd (1), CR-SHEPARD Rd (1) and CR-W Kent Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Greendale 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.
- 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.
- 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-SAGINAW Rd | 1 |
| CR-SHEPARD Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Kent 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 |
Greendale at a glance
| Population | 1,744 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48883) | $65,223 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48883) | $159,446 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greendale
How many truck accidents are there in Greendale?
323 truck crashes have been reported in Midland County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 96 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Greendale?
Since 2015, Saginaw Rd has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Greendale: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greendale?
The worst month is July: 12.7% of truck crashes in Midland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greendale?
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 Greendale compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 33.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Midland County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Greendale?
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.