Chester Township, Otsego County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chester Township, Otsego County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chester Township, Otsego County and Otsego County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Otsego County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 179 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Otsego County compares with Michigan
Otsego County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Otsego County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Otsego County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 45.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 33.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Otsego County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Otsego County: 45.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Otsego County. They injured 39 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Chester Township, Otsego County since 2015; patterns below come from Otsego County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 60.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 45.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chester since 2015 were spread across roads: I-75 (1) and SR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Chester Township, Otsego County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 45.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Otsego County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Otsego County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 35 |
| Main | 16 |
| Old 27 | 10 |
| Otsego | 9 |
| Alba | 5 |
| Mancelona | 5 |
| Mccoy | 5 |
| Townline | 4 |
Chester Township, Otsego County at a glance
| Population | 1,351 |
| Land area | 67.6 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49735) | $70,819 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49735) | $225,620 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Otsego 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 | 13 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | -7% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | -5% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +25% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chester Township, Otsego County
How common are truck crashes in Chester Township, Otsego County?
179 truck crashes have been reported in Otsego County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 39 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chester Township, Otsego County?
Truck crashes in Otsego County peak in February, with 17.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chester Township, Otsego County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Otsego County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Chester Township, Otsego County compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Otsego County has 57.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Chester Township, Otsego County?
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.