Fruitland, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fruitland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fruitland 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Muskegon County is lower 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.
Muskegon County at a glance: January 14.7% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 659 crashes involving commercial trucks in Muskegon County since 2015: 195 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Fruitland had 11 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Muskegon County numbers.
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.
23.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
SR-120 leads within 10 miles of Fruitland with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-HOLTON Whitehall Rd (1), CR-W River Rd (1) and US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Their busiest month is December, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.0 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Fruitland fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-120, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.0% 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
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 Muskegon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-120 | 3 |
| CR-HOLTON Whitehall Rd | 1 |
| CR-W River Rd | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 |
Fruitland at a glance
| Population | 5,951 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 164 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49461) | $83,363 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49461) | $264,756 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fruitland
How many truck accidents are there in Fruitland?
Since 2015, 659 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Muskegon County (195 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fruitland?
SR-120 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fruitland since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fruitland?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in Muskegon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fruitland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Muskegon County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fruitland compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Muskegon County has 30.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fruitland?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.