Newaygo County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newaygo County: 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
4 of 147 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newaygo County compares with Michigan
Newaygo County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newaygo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newaygo County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Newaygo County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Newaygo County: 5.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 147 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newaygo County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
Road surface: 19.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Newaygo County happened on CR-80TH St (1), CR-BINGHAM Ave (1), CR-S Cypress Ave (1), CR-W 80Th St (1) and CR-WALNUT Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Newaygo County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 19.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Newaygo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Newaygo County) |
|---|---|
| CR-80TH St | 1 |
| CR-BINGHAM Ave | 1 |
| CR-S Cypress Ave | 1 |
| CR-W 80Th St | 1 |
| CR-WALNUT Ave | 1 |
| Spruce Ave | 1 |
| Warner Rd | 1 |
| Washington St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newaygo County) |
|---|---|
| Mile | 16 |
| Main | 11 |
| Maple Island | 8 |
| Mason | 8 |
| 72Nd | 7 |
| Evergreen | 7 |
| Warner | 6 |
| 80Th | 5 |
Newaygo County at a glance
| Population | 51,504 |
| Land area | 838.9 sq mi |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,330 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newaygo 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 12 | -6% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | -17% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | +19% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Newaygo County
ZIP codes in Newaygo County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Newaygo County
How many truck accidents are there in Newaygo County?
147 truck crashes have been reported in Newaygo County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 34 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Newaygo County?
November has the most truck crashes in Newaygo County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Newaygo County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Newaygo County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Newaygo County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newaygo County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Newaygo County?
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.