Lincoln Township, Midland County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Township, Midland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Midland County 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).
The headline for Midland County: July worst month: 12.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Midland County has recorded 323 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
With 20 truck crashes reported in Lincoln Township, Midland County 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%).
19.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2015: Saginaw Rd (2), CR-N Sturgeon Rd (1) and SR-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Lincoln Township, Midland County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Midland County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Saginaw Rd | 2 |
| CR-N Sturgeon 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 |
Lincoln Township, Midland County at a glance
| Population | 2,559 |
| Land area | 23.3 sq mi |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48642) | $77,847 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48642) | $205,466 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln Township, Midland County
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Midland County?
Midland County has had 323 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 96 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lincoln Township, Midland County?
Truck crashes in Midland County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lincoln Township, Midland County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Midland County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Midland County compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Midland County has 33.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln Township, 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.