Richmond Township, Osceola County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richmond Township, Osceola County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richmond Township, Osceola County and Osceola County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Osceola County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Osceola County compares with Michigan
Osceola County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Osceola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Osceola County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Osceola County has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Osceola County: 36.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Osceola County since 2015: 70 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
With 41 truck crashes reported in Richmond Township, Osceola County since 2015, this page uses Osceola County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.1%.
November through March accounts for 51.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 36.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richmond since 2015 were spread across roads: US-10 (2) and US-131 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Richmond Township, Osceola County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Osceola County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 36.3% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Osceola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 2 |
| US-131 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Osceola County) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 38 |
| US-131 | 28 |
| S Us 131 | 25 |
| Mile | 22 |
| N Us 131 | 21 |
| 80Th | 5 |
| Mackinaw | 5 |
| 70Th | 4 |
Richmond Township, Osceola County at a glance
| Population | 1,697 |
| Land area | 32.9 sq mi |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49677) | $59,112 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49677) | $137,993 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Osceola 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +2% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 22 | +82% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richmond Township, Osceola County
How many truck accidents are there in Richmond Township, Osceola County?
Since 2015, 225 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Osceola County (70 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Richmond Township, Osceola County?
January has the most truck crashes in Osceola County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richmond Township, Osceola County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Osceola County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Richmond Township, Osceola County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Osceola County has 79.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Richmond Township, Osceola County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.