Dayton Township, Newaygo County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dayton Township, Newaygo County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dayton Township, Newaygo County 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 has lower values than Michigan for 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
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.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Dayton Township, Newaygo County since 2015, this page uses Newaygo County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 48.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dayton since 2015: CR-80TH St (1), CR-BINGHAM Ave (1), CR-N Maple Island Rd (1) and CR-W 80Th St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Dayton Township, Newaygo County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newaygo County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 |
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 |
Dayton Township, Newaygo County at a glance
| Population | 2,027 |
| Land area | 33.7 sq mi |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49412) | $66,741 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49412) | $190,696 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dayton Township, Newaygo County
How many truck accidents are there in Dayton Township, 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 Dayton Township, Newaygo County?
The worst month is November: 12.9% of truck crashes in Newaygo County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dayton Township, Newaygo County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Newaygo County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Dayton Township, Newaygo County compare with Michigan?
Newaygo County records 24.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dayton Township, Newaygo County?
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.