Crystal Township, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crystal Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crystal Township and Oceana County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oceana County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oceana County compares with Michigan
Oceana County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oceana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oceana County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 11.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Oceana County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Oceana County at a glance: 41.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Police reported 138 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oceana County since 2015: 51 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Crystal Township since 2015, this page uses Oceana County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 54.3% 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Crystal since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-120TH Ave (1), CR-N Oceana Dr (1), CR-SCOTTVILLE Rd (1) and US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Crystal Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 32.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 41.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Oceana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-120TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-N Oceana Dr | 1 |
| CR-SCOTTVILLE Rd | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oceana County) |
|---|---|
| N Us 31 | 22 |
| US-31 | 17 |
| Oceana | 16 |
| S Us 31 | 9 |
| Monroe | 5 |
| Filmore | 4 |
| Hayes | 4 |
| Tyler | 3 |
Crystal Township at a glance
| Population | 693 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49420) | $58,841 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49420) | $166,083 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oceana 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 | 8 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 8 | -0% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | -6% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +76% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crystal Township
How many truck crashes happen in Crystal Township?
138 truck crashes have been reported in Oceana County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 51 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Crystal Township?
The worst month is February: 13.8% of truck crashes in Oceana County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Crystal Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Oceana County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How does Crystal Township compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oceana County has 42.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Crystal Township?
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.