Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County 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.
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use St. Joseph County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Nottawa is SR-86, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-131 (2), CR-LUTZ Rd (1) and CR-SILVER St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Joseph County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-86, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-86 | 3 |
| US-131 | 2 |
| CR-LUTZ Rd | 1 |
| CR-SILVER St | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 |
Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County at a glance
| Population | 3,757 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49075) | $105,147 |
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 Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County
How common are truck crashes in Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County has had 416 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 150 people and killing 26.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County?
NHTSA data shows SR-86 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Nottawa since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County?
Truck crashes in St. Joseph County peak in December, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Joseph County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 57.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Joseph County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Nottawa Township, St. Joseph County?
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.