Paw Paw, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paw Paw: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 207 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Paw Paw compares with Michigan
Paw Paw against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Paw Paw stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Paw Paw | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 512.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 9.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 46.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 64.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Paw Paw sits below Michigan on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Paw Paw: 46.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Paw Paw has recorded 207 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (22.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.9%).
November through March accounts for 64.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 46.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: CR-RED Arrow Hwy (2), SR-51 (2) and CR-W Red Arrow Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Paw Paw fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 46.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Paw Paw
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 9 |
| CR-RED Arrow Hwy | 2 |
| SR-51 | 2 |
| CR-W Red Arrow Hwy | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Paw Paw) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 80 |
| Red Arrow | 7 |
| Kalamazoo | 5 |
| Wbi94 | 5 |
| Michigan | 5 |
| Ramp 060B | 2 |
| Paw Paw | 2 |
| Ramp 056B | 2 |
Paw Paw at a glance
| Population | 3,408 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,279 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49079) | $73,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49079) | $233,870 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Paw Paw 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 | 10 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 14 | +46% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 19 | +35% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -31% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Paw Paw
How many truck accidents are there in Paw Paw?
Since 2015, 207 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Paw Paw (45 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Paw Paw?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Paw Paw since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Paw Paw?
The worst month is January: 22.7% of truck crashes in Paw Paw happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Paw Paw?
Since 2015, Paw Paw has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Paw Paw compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Paw Paw has 512.2 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Paw Paw?
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.