Burr Oak, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burr Oak: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burr Oak and St. Joseph County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Joseph County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 416 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Joseph County compares with Michigan
St. Joseph County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Joseph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Joseph County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.4% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
St. Joseph County sits below Michigan on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in St. Joseph County: 5.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Joseph County. They injured 150 people and killed 26.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Burr Oak since 2015; patterns below come from St. Joseph County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
16.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Burr Oak is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-86 (2), Nottawa Rd (1) and SR-120 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Burr Oak fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Joseph County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 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 St. Joseph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| SR-86 | 2 |
| Nottawa Rd | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Joseph County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 78 |
| US-12 | 51 |
| N Us 131 | 22 |
| S Us 131 | 15 |
| Main | 15 |
| Michigan | 14 |
| Lutz | 11 |
| Centerville | 11 |
Burr Oak at a glance
| Population | 759 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 754 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49030) | $69,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49030) | $132,842 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Joseph 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 | 17 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 32 | +86% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 26 | -19% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 39 | +51% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burr Oak
How common are truck crashes in Burr Oak?
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Joseph County (150 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Burr Oak?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Burr Oak since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Burr Oak?
Truck crashes in St. Joseph County peak in December, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Burr Oak?
Since 2015, St. Joseph County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Burr Oak compare with Michigan?
St. Joseph County records 57.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Burr Oak?
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.