Fabius, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fabius: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fabius 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 has lower values than Michigan for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
St. Joseph County at a glance: 5.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 416 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Joseph County since 2015: 150 people were injured and 26 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 21 truck crashes were reported in Fabius 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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
Road surface: 16.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-131 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-12 (2), US-31 (2) and CR-LUTZ Rd (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 Fabius fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-131 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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. Joseph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 5 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-LUTZ Rd | 1 |
| CR-MARCELLUS Rd | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 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 |
Fabius at a glance
| Population | 3,328 |
| Land area | 32.0 sq mi |
| Density | 104 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49093) | $63,118 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49093) | $178,658 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Fabius
How many truck accidents are there in Fabius?
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Joseph County (150 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fabius?
US-131 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fabius since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fabius?
The worst month is December: 10.8% of truck crashes in St. Joseph County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fabius?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Joseph County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Fabius compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Joseph County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fabius?
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.