Bushnell, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bushnell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bushnell and Montcalm County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montcalm County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 344 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montcalm County compares with Michigan
Montcalm County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montcalm County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montcalm County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Montcalm County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Montcalm County: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.7%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 344 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montcalm County since 2015: 123 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Bushnell since 2015; patterns below come from Montcalm County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 48.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bushnell since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-COUNTY Farm Rd (1), CR-HOLLAND Lake Rd (1) and CR-S Nevins Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Bushnell fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.7% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter 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 Montcalm County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-COUNTY Farm Rd | 1 |
| CR-HOLLAND Lake Rd | 1 |
| CR-S Nevins Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montcalm County) |
|---|---|
| Howard City Edmore | 43 |
| US-131 | 26 |
| Greenville | 22 |
| Carson City | 20 |
| Washington | 16 |
| Stanton | 15 |
| N Us 131 | 14 |
| Sheridan | 13 |
Bushnell at a glance
| Population | 1,575 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48834) | $53,958 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48834) | $182,157 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montcalm 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 | 20 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 24 | +25% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 21 | -13% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 30 | +42% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bushnell
How many truck crashes happen in Bushnell?
Since 2015, 344 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montcalm County (123 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bushnell?
The worst month is January: 12.2% of truck crashes in Montcalm County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bushnell?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montcalm County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bushnell compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 41.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montcalm County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bushnell?
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.