Jamestown, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jamestown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jamestown and Ottawa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ottawa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ottawa County compares with Michigan
Ottawa County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ottawa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Ottawa County has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ottawa County: January 14.6% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,797 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ottawa County. They injured 611 people and killed 31.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 73 truck crashes were reported in Jamestown since 2015; patterns below come from Ottawa County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jamestown is SR-6, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-196 (2), US-131 (2) and 30th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
57 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (14%).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Jamestown fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ottawa County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-6, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 20.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ottawa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 3 |
| I-196 | 2 |
| US-131 | 2 |
| 30th St | 1 |
| 44th Street | 1 |
| 72nd Ave | 1 |
| Adams St | 1 |
| CR-100TH St Sw | 1 |
| CR-134TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-22ND Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ottawa County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 148 |
| I-196 | 133 |
| I-96 | 115 |
| Chicago | 89 |
| Lake Michigan | 57 |
| I 196 Bl | 46 |
| Riley | 39 |
| Beacon | 39 |
Jamestown at a glance
| Population | 10,462 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 295 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ottawa 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 | 88 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 100 | +14% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 111 | +11% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 157 | +42% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 88 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 157. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jamestown
How many truck accidents are there in Jamestown?
Since 2015, 1,797 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ottawa County (611 injured, 31 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jamestown?
SR-6 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jamestown since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jamestown?
The worst month is January: 14.6% of truck crashes in Ottawa County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jamestown?
57 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jamestown compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 49.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ottawa County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jamestown?
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.