North Muskegon, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Muskegon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Muskegon 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.
Muskegon County at a glance: January worst month: 14.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 659 crashes involving commercial trucks in Muskegon County since 2015: 195 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in North Muskegon since 2015; patterns below come from Muskegon County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.9%).
23.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of North Muskegon is SR-120, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Sherman Blvd (2), US-31 (2) and CR-HEIGHTS Ravenna Rd (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 North Muskegon fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-120; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Muskegon County.
- 23.0% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| Sherman Blvd | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-HEIGHTS Ravenna Rd | 1 |
| CR-W River Rd | 1 |
| SR-46 | 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 |
North Muskegon at a glance
| Population | 4,089 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,284 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49440) | $46,808 |
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 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 North Muskegon
How common are truck crashes in North Muskegon?
Muskegon County has had 659 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 195 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in North Muskegon?
Since 2015, SR-120 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Muskegon: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Muskegon?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in Muskegon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in North Muskegon?
Since 2015, Muskegon County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in North Muskegon 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 North Muskegon?
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.