Hart, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hart: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hart 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 |
Oceana County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Oceana County: 41.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 138 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oceana County since 2015: 51 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
Only 22 truck crashes were reported in Hart since 2015; patterns below come from Oceana County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hart happened on CR-120TH Ave (1), CR-N Oceana Dr (1), SR-31 (1) and US-31 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Hart fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 32.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 41.7% 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 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 |
| 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 |
Hart at a glance
| Population | 2,059 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,151 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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hart
How many truck accidents are there in Hart?
Oceana County has had 138 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 51 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hart?
The worst month is February: 13.8% of truck crashes in Oceana County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hart?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Oceana County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hart compared with Michigan?
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 Hart?
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.