Eureka Township, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eureka Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eureka Township 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Eureka Township: SR-57 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Eureka.
Overview
Montcalm County has recorded 344 truck crashes since 2015, with 123 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 21 truck crashes were reported in Eureka Township since 2015; patterns below come from Montcalm County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.6% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-91 (2), CR-COUNTY Farm Rd (1) and CR-LINCOLN Lake Ave Ne (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 Eureka Township fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-57 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- With 23.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Montcalm County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-57 | 4 |
| SR-91 | 2 |
| CR-COUNTY Farm Rd | 1 |
| CR-LINCOLN Lake Ave Ne | 1 |
| CR-MEDDLER Ave Ne | 1 |
| CR-S Nevins Rd | 1 |
| SR-44 | 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 |
Eureka Township at a glance
| Population | 4,369 |
| Land area | 28.7 sq mi |
| Density | 152 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48838) | $70,176 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48838) | $209,739 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eureka Township
How common are truck crashes in Eureka Township?
Since 2015, 344 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montcalm County (123 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Eureka Township?
SR-57 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eureka since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Eureka Township?
The worst month is January: 12.2% of truck crashes in Montcalm County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eureka Township?
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 Eureka Township compare with Michigan?
Montcalm County records 41.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Eureka 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.