Porter Township, Midland County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Porter Township, Midland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Porter 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. It stands out for 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.
Porter Township, Midland County had 8 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Porter happened on CR-N Barry Rd (1), CR-W Kent Rd (1) and Wisner Rd (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 Porter Township, Midland County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Midland County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.1% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 19.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-N Barry Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Kent Rd | 1 |
| Wisner 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 |
Porter Township, Midland County at a glance
| Population | 1,276 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 36 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 |
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 Porter Township, Midland County
How many truck accidents are there in Porter Township, Midland County?
Since 2015, 323 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Midland County (96 injured, 11 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Porter Township, Midland County?
The worst month is July: 12.7% of truck crashes in Midland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Porter 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 Porter Township, Midland County compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Midland County has 33.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Porter 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.