Ensley, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ensley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ensley 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Newaygo County: 5.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 147 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newaygo County. They injured 34 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Ensley since 2015, this page uses Newaygo County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
19.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Ensley happened on CR-17 Mile Rd (1), CR-S Cypress Ave (1), CR-WALNUT Ave (1), Spruce Ave (1) and US-131 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Ensley fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- With 19.6% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-17 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-S Cypress Ave | 1 |
| CR-WALNUT Ave | 1 |
| Spruce Ave | 1 |
| US-131 | 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 |
Ensley at a glance
| Population | 2,699 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49343) | $80,408 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49343) | $243,234 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ensley
How many truck accidents are there in Ensley?
147 truck crashes have been reported in Newaygo County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 34 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ensley?
Truck crashes in Newaygo County peak in November, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ensley?
Since 2015, Newaygo County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ensley compare with Michigan?
Newaygo County records 24.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ensley?
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.