Burtchville, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burtchville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burtchville and St. Clair County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Clair County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Clair County compares with Michigan
St. Clair County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Clair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Clair County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Michigan, St. Clair County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
St. Clair County at a glance: 1 in 15 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.5%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
St. Clair County has recorded 730 truck crashes since 2015, with 222 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Burtchville since 2015, this page uses St. Clair County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.6% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Road surface: 18.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-25 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-NORTH Rd (1) and I-94 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 6.4%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (23%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Burtchville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Clair County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-25; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Clair County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 St. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 3 |
| CR-NORTH Rd | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Clair County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 97 |
| I-69 | 59 |
| Wadhams | 31 |
| Gratiot | 23 |
| Marine City | 15 |
| Pine Grove | 13 |
| Range | 12 |
| Capac | 11 |
Burtchville at a glance
| Population | 4,039 |
| Land area | 15.5 sq mi |
| Density | 260 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48059) | $80,062 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48059) | $221,380 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Clair 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 | 27 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 55 | +100% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 48 | -13% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 64 | +35% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 64 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burtchville
How many truck crashes happen in Burtchville?
St. Clair County has had 730 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 222 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Burtchville?
NHTSA data shows SR-25 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Burtchville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Burtchville?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in St. Clair County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Burtchville?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, 6.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Burtchville compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Clair County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Burtchville?
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.