Midland, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Midland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Midland 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. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Midland County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 12.7% of the year's total.
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 165 truck crashes reported in Midland 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.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Midland since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-GARFIELD Rd (1), CR-GORDONVILLE Rd (1), CR-N Sturgeon Rd (1), Saginaw Rd (1) and US-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Midland fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Midland County.
- 31.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 19.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| CR-N Sturgeon Rd | 1 |
| Saginaw Rd | 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 |
Midland at a glance
| Population | 42,780 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,240 per sq mi |
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 Midland
How many truck crashes happen in Midland?
Midland County has had 323 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 96 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Midland?
Truck crashes in Midland County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Midland?
Since 2015, Midland County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Midland compared with Michigan?
Midland County records 33.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Midland?
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.