Monroe Township, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe Township 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Newaygo County is lower 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).
The headline for Newaygo County: 5.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
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 2 truck crashes reported in Monroe Township 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%).
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe since 2015 were spread across roads: Washington St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Monroe Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 19.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Monroe Township at a glance
| Population | 341 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49312) | $40,694 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monroe Township
How common are truck crashes in Monroe Township?
Newaygo County has had 147 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe Township?
The worst month is November: 12.9% of truck crashes in Newaygo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Monroe Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Newaygo County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does Monroe Township 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Monroe Township?
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.