Garfield Township, Newaygo County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garfield Township, Newaygo County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Garfield 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. Where it is 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
Police reported 147 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newaygo County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
Only 11 truck crashes were reported in Garfield Township, Newaygo County since 2015; patterns below come from Newaygo County as a whole.
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.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Garfield since 2015: CR-80TH St (1), CR-BINGHAM Ave (1), CR-N Maple Island Rd (1), CR-W 80Th St (1) and CR-WALNUT Ave (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 Garfield Township, Newaygo County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter 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-80TH St | 1 |
| CR-BINGHAM Ave | 1 |
| CR-N Maple Island Rd | 1 |
| CR-W 80Th St | 1 |
| CR-WALNUT Ave | 1 |
| Spruce 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 |
Garfield Township, Newaygo County at a glance
| Population | 2,577 |
| Land area | 32.2 sq mi |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Garfield Township, Newaygo County
How many truck crashes happen in Garfield Township, Newaygo County?
Since 2015, 147 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newaygo County (34 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Garfield Township, Newaygo County?
Truck crashes in Newaygo County peak in November, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Garfield Township, Newaygo County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Newaygo County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Garfield Township, Newaygo County compare with Michigan?
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 Garfield Township, 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.