Sanford, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sanford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sanford 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 Sanford: Saginaw Rd deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sanford since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 323 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Midland County. They injured 96 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Sanford since 2015; patterns below come from Midland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (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
Within this area, Saginaw Rd had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-N Sturgeon Rd (1), CR-SAGINAW Rd (1) and SR-30 (1).
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 Sanford fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to Saginaw Rd at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 31.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 19.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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-N Sturgeon Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAGINAW 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 |
Sanford at a glance
| Population | 768 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 604 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48657) | $72,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48657) | $181,239 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sanford
How many truck crashes happen in Sanford?
Since 2015, 323 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Midland County (96 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sanford?
Saginaw Rd had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sanford since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sanford?
July has the most truck crashes in Midland County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sanford?
Since 2015, Midland County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sanford compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 33.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Midland County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sanford?
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.