Ingersoll, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ingersoll: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ingersoll 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 Midland County: July 12.7% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Midland County has recorded 323 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Ingersoll had 15 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
July has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
19.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Ingersoll happened on CR-GARFIELD Rd (1), CR-GORDONVILLE Rd (1), SR-47 (1) and US-10 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Ingersoll fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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-GARFIELD Rd | 1 |
| CR-GORDONVILLE Rd | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-10 | 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 |
Ingersoll at a glance
| Population | 2,649 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48623) | $101,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48623) | $259,363 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ingersoll
How many truck accidents are there in Ingersoll?
323 truck crashes have been reported in Midland County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 96 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ingersoll?
July has the most truck crashes in Midland County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ingersoll?
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 Ingersoll 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 Ingersoll?
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.