Golden, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Golden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Golden 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Oceana County: 41.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Oceana County has recorded 138 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
Golden had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Oceana County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 41.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Golden since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-N Oceana Dr (1), SR-31 (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 Golden fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.3% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- With 41.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Oceana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-N Oceana Dr | 1 |
| SR-31 | 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 |
Golden at a glance
| Population | 1,691 |
| Land area | 33.5 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49436) | $67,279 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49436) | $254,034 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Golden
How many truck crashes happen in Golden?
Oceana County has had 138 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 51 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Golden?
February has the most truck crashes in Oceana County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Golden?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oceana County since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Golden compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oceana County has 42.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Golden?
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.