Olive Township, Ottawa County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Olive Township, Ottawa County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Olive Township, Ottawa County 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Ottawa County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Michigan on on snow, slush or ice.
Ottawa County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 14.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 1,797 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ottawa County since 2015: 611 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 84 truck crashes reported in Olive Township, Ottawa County since 2015, this page uses Ottawa County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Olive since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-120TH Ave (2), US-31 (2), 72nd Ave (1), Adams St (1) and CR-48TH Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 57 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Their busiest month is November, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Olive Township, Ottawa County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.6% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-120TH Ave | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| 72nd Ave | 1 |
| Adams St | 1 |
| CR-48TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-ADAMS St | 1 |
| CR-LAKEWOOD Blvd | 1 |
| I-196 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 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 |
Olive Township, Ottawa County at a glance
| Population | 5,259 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 145 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49460) | $101,966 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49460) | $375,241 |
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 Olive Township, Ottawa County
How many truck crashes happen in Olive Township, Ottawa County?
1,797 truck crashes have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 611 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Olive Township, Ottawa County?
The worst month is January: 14.6% of truck crashes in Ottawa County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Olive Township, Ottawa County?
Since 2015, Ottawa County has reported 57 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Olive Township, Ottawa County compared with Michigan?
Ottawa County records 49.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Olive Township, Ottawa County?
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.