Waverly Township, Van Buren County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waverly Township, Van Buren County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waverly Township, Van Buren County 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Van Buren County: 45.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Van Buren County has recorded 1,053 truck crashes since 2015, with 345 people injured and 36 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 22 truck crashes were reported in Waverly Township, Van Buren County 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%).
November through March accounts for 61.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 45.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of Waverly with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-RED Arrow Hwy (2), CR-W Red Arrow Hwy (1) and SR-43 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Waverly Township, Van Buren County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Van Buren County.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 45.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 9 |
| CR-RED Arrow Hwy | 2 |
| 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 |
Waverly Township, Van Buren County at a glance
| Population | 2,525 |
| Land area | 34.1 sq mi |
| Density | 74 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 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 large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waverly Township, Van Buren County
How common are truck crashes in Waverly Township, Van Buren County?
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 Waverly Township, Van Buren County?
I-94 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Waverly since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Waverly Township, Van Buren County?
January has the most truck crashes in Van Buren County, 23.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Waverly Township, Van Buren County?
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 Waverly Township, Van Buren County 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 Waverly Township, Van Buren County?
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.