Warren Township, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warren Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Warren Township 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 has lower values than Michigan for 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 worst month: 12.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 323 crashes involving commercial trucks in Midland County since 2015: 96 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Only 18 truck crashes were reported in Warren Township since 2015; patterns below come from Midland County as a whole.
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.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Warren since 2015: CR-SAGINAW Rd (1), SR-30 (1) and Saginaw Rd (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 Warren Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 19.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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-SAGINAW Rd | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| Saginaw 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 |
Warren Township at a glance
| Population | 2,070 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48618) | $61,968 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48618) | $135,232 |
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. 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 Warren Township
How many truck crashes happen in Warren Township?
Midland County has had 323 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 96 people and killing 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren Township?
July has the most truck crashes in Midland County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Warren Township?
Since 2015, Midland County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Warren Township compare 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 Warren Township?
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.