Bridgeton, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bridgeton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bridgeton and Newaygo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Newaygo County numbers.
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 sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Newaygo County: 5.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Newaygo County has recorded 147 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
Bridgeton had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Newaygo County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.5% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Bridgeton happened on CR-80TH St (1), CR-BINGHAM Ave (1), CR-N Maple Island Rd (1), CR-W 80Th St (1) and Sr-M-46 Apple 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 Bridgeton 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-80TH St | 1 |
| CR-BINGHAM Ave | 1 |
| CR-N Maple Island Rd | 1 |
| CR-W 80Th St | 1 |
| Sr-M-46 Apple Ave | 1 |
| Warner Rd | 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 |
Bridgeton at a glance
| Population | 2,319 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49327) | $69,697 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49327) | $185,760 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bridgeton
How common are truck crashes in Bridgeton?
147 truck crashes have been reported in Newaygo County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 34 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bridgeton?
The worst month is November: 12.9% of truck crashes in Newaygo County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bridgeton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Newaygo County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does Bridgeton compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Newaygo County has 24.4 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bridgeton?
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.