Fawn River, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fawn River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fawn River 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 |
Compared with Michigan, St. Joseph County is lower on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Fawn River since 2015, this page uses St. Joseph County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fawn River is I-80, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-120 (2), CR-200 North (1) and Nottawa Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Fawn River fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 8 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| CR-200 North | 1 |
| Nottawa Rd | 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 |
Fawn River at a glance
| Population | 1,532 |
| Land area | 19.1 sq mi |
| Density | 80 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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fawn River
How many truck crashes happen in Fawn River?
St. Joseph County has had 416 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 150 people and killing 26.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fawn River?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fawn River since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fawn River?
The worst month is December: 10.8% of truck crashes in St. Joseph County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fawn River?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Joseph County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Fawn River compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Joseph County has 57.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fawn River?
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.