Arlington, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arlington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arlington 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,053 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Van Buren County. They injured 345 people and killed 36.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Arlington since 2015; patterns below come from Van Buren County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 23.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 61.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 45.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-RED Arrow Hwy (2), CR-687 64Th St (1) and CR-W 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 Arlington fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Van Buren County.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Van Buren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 5 |
| CR-RED Arrow Hwy | 2 |
| CR-687 64Th St | 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 |
Arlington at a glance
| Population | 1,956 |
| Land area | 34.4 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49013) | $55,349 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49013) | $152,479 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arlington
How many truck accidents are there in Arlington?
1,053 truck crashes have been reported in Van Buren County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 345 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Arlington?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Arlington: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Arlington?
January has the most truck crashes in Van Buren County, 23.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Arlington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Van Buren County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Arlington compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 115.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Van Buren County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Arlington?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.