Weare, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Weare: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Weare 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 sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for 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.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Weare since 2015; patterns below come from Oceana County as a whole.
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%).
Road surface: 41.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Weare since 2015: CR-120TH Ave (1), CR-N Oceana Dr (1), CR-SCOTTVILLE Rd (1), SR-31 (1) and US-31 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Weare fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oceana County.
- 32.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 41.7% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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-120TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-N Oceana Dr | 1 |
| CR-SCOTTVILLE Rd | 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 |
Weare at a glance
| Population | 1,245 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49449) | $80,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49449) | $306,850 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Weare
How many truck accidents are there in Weare?
138 truck crashes have been reported in Oceana County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 51 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Weare?
The worst month is February: 13.8% of truck crashes in Oceana County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Weare?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Oceana County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Weare compare with Michigan?
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 Weare?
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.