Muskegon, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Muskegon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 254 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Muskegon compares with Michigan
Muskegon against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muskegon stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muskegon | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 81% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Muskegon sits below Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Muskegon: January 16.1% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Muskegon has recorded 254 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Muskegon happened on Sherman Blvd (2), US-31 (2), CR-HEIGHTS Ravenna Rd (1), CR-W River Rd (1) and SR-120 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Muskegon fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Muskegon.
- 21.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Muskegon
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sherman Blvd | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-HEIGHTS Ravenna Rd | 1 |
| CR-W River Rd | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muskegon) |
|---|---|
| Apple | 33 |
| US-31 | 29 |
| Sherman | 24 |
| Laketon | 21 |
| S Us 31 | 18 |
| N Us 31 | 16 |
| Seaway | 9 |
| Holton | 9 |
Muskegon at a glance
| Population | 37,287 |
| Land area | 14.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,636 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49440) | $46,808 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muskegon 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 | 14 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 15 | +7% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 15 | +5% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | +41% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Muskegon
How common are truck crashes in Muskegon?
254 truck crashes have been reported in Muskegon since 2015, with 1 deaths and 82 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Muskegon?
The worst month is January: 16.1% of truck crashes in Muskegon happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Muskegon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Muskegon since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does Muskegon compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Muskegon records 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Muskegon?
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.