Antwerp, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Antwerp: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Antwerp and Van Buren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Van Buren County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 1,053 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Van Buren County compares with Michigan
Van Buren County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Van Buren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 45.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 61.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Van Buren County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Van Buren County at a glance: 45.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,053 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Van Buren County. They injured 345 people and killed 36.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 121 truck crashes reported in Antwerp since 2015, this page uses Van Buren County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 23.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 61.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 45.9% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of Antwerp with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-131 (2), CR-9TH St (1) and CR-RED Arrow Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Antwerp fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 45.9% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Van Buren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 10 |
| US-131 | 2 |
| CR-9TH St | 1 |
| CR-RED Arrow Hwy | 1 |
| CR-W Red Arrow Hwy | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Van Buren County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 384 |
| I-196 | 52 |
| Red Arrow | 23 |
| Arlington | 8 |
| 46Th | 6 |
| County Road 687 | 6 |
| Main | 6 |
| Phoenix | 6 |
Antwerp at a glance
| Population | 13,792 |
| Land area | 34.7 sq mi |
| Density | 398 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49071) | $108,629 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49071) | $284,449 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Van Buren 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 | 52 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 55 | +5% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 79 | +44% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 78 | -1% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 52 to 78. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Antwerp
How many truck crashes happen in Antwerp?
Since 2015, 1,053 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Van Buren County (345 injured, 36 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Antwerp?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Antwerp since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Antwerp?
Truck crashes in Van Buren County peak in January, with 23.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Antwerp?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Van Buren County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Antwerp compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Van Buren County has 115.4 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Antwerp?
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.