Hayes Township, Otsego County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hayes Township, Otsego County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hayes 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 |
Otsego County has lower values than Michigan for injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Otsego County at a glance: 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 16 truck crashes were reported in Hayes Township, Otsego County since 2015; patterns below come from Otsego County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 17.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 60.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hayes since 2015: Alba Hwy (1), CR-ALBA (1) and I-75 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Hayes Township, Otsego County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 45.5% 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 Otsego County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Alba Hwy | 1 |
| CR-ALBA | 1 |
| I-75 | 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 |
Hayes Township, Otsego County at a glance
| Population | 2,841 |
| Land area | 69.2 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hayes Township, Otsego County
How common are truck crashes in Hayes Township, Otsego County?
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Otsego County (39 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Hayes Township, Otsego County?
Truck crashes in Otsego County peak in February, with 17.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hayes Township, Otsego County?
Since 2015, Otsego County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Hayes Township, Otsego County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Otsego County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hayes 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.