Casnovia, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Casnovia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Casnovia and Muskegon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Muskegon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Muskegon County compares with Michigan
Muskegon County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muskegon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muskegon County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Muskegon County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Muskegon County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 14.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Muskegon County has recorded 659 truck crashes since 2015, with 195 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 19 truck crashes reported in Casnovia since 2015, this page uses Muskegon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.0% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
SR-37 leads within 10 miles of Casnovia with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-FRUIT Ridge Ave Nw (1), CR-RAVENNA Rd (1) and CR-WALNUT Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (21% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.0, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Casnovia fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-37 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 23.0% 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
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 Muskegon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 4 |
| CR-FRUIT Ridge Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-RAVENNA Rd | 1 |
| CR-WALNUT Ave | 1 |
| Sr-M-46 Apple Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muskegon County) |
|---|---|
| Apple | 59 |
| US-31 | 58 |
| S Us 31 | 54 |
| N Us 31 | 35 |
| Sherman | 32 |
| Holton | 32 |
| Maple Island | 22 |
| Laketon | 21 |
Casnovia at a glance
| Population | 321 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 302 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49318) | $81,591 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49318) | $237,927 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muskegon 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 | 34 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +31% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 38 | -13% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 58 | +51% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Casnovia
How many truck accidents are there in Casnovia?
659 truck crashes have been reported in Muskegon County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 195 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Casnovia?
NHTSA data shows SR-37 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Casnovia since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Casnovia?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in Muskegon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Casnovia?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Muskegon County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Casnovia compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Muskegon County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Casnovia?
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.