Sherman Township, St. Joseph County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sherman Township, St. Joseph County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sherman 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.
What stands out in St. Joseph County: 5.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Joseph County. They injured 150 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in Sherman Township, St. Joseph County 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, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-86 (2), CR-LUTZ Rd (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 Sherman Township, St. Joseph County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 7 |
| SR-86 | 2 |
| CR-LUTZ Rd | 1 |
| Nottawa Rd | 1 |
| SR-66 | 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 |
Sherman Township, St. Joseph County at a glance
| Population | 3,477 |
| Land area | 33.0 sq mi |
| Density | 105 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49091) | $67,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49091) | $180,655 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Sherman Township, St. Joseph County
How many truck accidents are there in Sherman Township, St. Joseph County?
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Joseph County (150 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sherman Township, St. Joseph County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sherman since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sherman Township, St. Joseph County?
Truck crashes in St. Joseph County peak in December, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sherman Township, St. Joseph County?
Since 2015, St. Joseph County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sherman Township, St. Joseph County compare with Michigan?
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 Sherman 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.