Robinson, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Robinson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Robinson 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 runs above Michigan on on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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 44 truck crashes were reported in Robinson since 2015; patterns below come from Ottawa County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: 72nd Ave (1), CR-68TH St (1) and I-96 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 57 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (14% of them).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Robinson fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ottawa County.
- Look at alternatives to US-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ottawa County.
- 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
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 Ottawa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 2 |
| 72nd Ave | 1 |
| CR-68TH St | 1 |
| I-96 | 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 |
Robinson at a glance
| Population | 6,436 |
| Land area | 38.5 sq mi |
| Density | 167 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49417) | $83,405 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49417) | $313,774 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Robinson
How many truck crashes happen in Robinson?
1,797 truck crashes have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 611 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Robinson?
Since 2015, US-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Robinson: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Robinson?
The worst month is January: 14.6% of truck crashes in Ottawa County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Robinson?
Since 2015, Ottawa County has reported 57 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Robinson compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ottawa County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Robinson?
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.