Mattawan, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mattawan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mattawan 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 |
Van Buren County has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Van Buren County at a glance: 45.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 1,053 crashes involving commercial trucks in Van Buren County since 2015: 345 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 64 truck crashes were reported in Mattawan since 2015; patterns below come from Van Buren County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (23.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (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%).
45.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of Mattawan with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-131 (2), CR-9TH St (1) and CR-RED Arrow Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Mattawan fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 45.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
| Maple Hill Dr | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
| Sr-I94/Us-131 Bl Stadium Dr | 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 |
Mattawan at a glance
| Population | 2,869 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 752 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 52 a year in the 1990s and 78 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Mattawan
How common are truck crashes in Mattawan?
Van Buren County has had 1,053 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 345 people and killing 36.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mattawan?
I-94 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mattawan since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mattawan?
January has the most truck crashes in Van Buren County, 23.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mattawan?
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 Mattawan compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Van Buren County has 115.4 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mattawan?
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.