Shelby Village, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shelby Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shelby Village 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.
What stands out in Oceana County: 41.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oceana County. They injured 51 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
With 37 truck crashes reported in Shelby Village 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.3% 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 41.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shelby since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-N Oceana Dr (1) and CR-WEBSTER Rd (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 Shelby Village 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| CR-WEBSTER Rd | 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 |
Shelby Village at a glance
| Population | 2,176 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,325 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49455) | $63,621 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49455) | $182,436 |
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 Shelby Village
How many truck crashes happen in Shelby Village?
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oceana County (51 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby Village?
Truck crashes in Oceana County peak in February, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shelby Village?
Since 2015, Oceana County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Shelby Village compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oceana County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Shelby Village?
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.