White River, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in White River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in White River 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.
What stands out in Muskegon County: January worst month: 14.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
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.
White River had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Muskegon County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of White River since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-HOLTON Whitehall Rd (1) and CR-WEBSTER 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 White River fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Muskegon County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- With 23.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-HOLTON Whitehall Rd | 1 |
| CR-WEBSTER Rd | 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 |
White River at a glance
| Population | 1,416 |
| Land area | 15.8 sq mi |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49437) | $82,805 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49437) | $221,877 |
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 White River
How many truck accidents are there in White River?
Muskegon County has had 659 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 195 people and killing 22.
When do most truck crashes happen in White River?
Truck crashes in Muskegon County peak in January, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in White River?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Muskegon County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in White River compare with Michigan?
Muskegon County records 30.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in White River?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.