Greenwood Township, Wexford County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenwood Township, Wexford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenwood Township, Wexford County and Wexford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wexford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 237 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wexford County compares with Michigan
Wexford County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wexford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wexford County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Wexford County at a glance: 6.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 237 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wexford County since 2015: 97 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Greenwood Township, Wexford County since 2015, this page uses Wexford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.8%.
November through March accounts for 53.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
SR-37 leads within 10 miles of Greenwood with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-SUMMIT City Rd (1), SR-131 (1) and US-131 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Greenwood Township, Wexford County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-37; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 32.4% 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
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 Wexford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 2 |
| CR-SUMMIT City Rd | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
| US-131 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wexford County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 28 |
| N Us 131 | 16 |
| Mitchell | 10 |
| S Us 131 | 10 |
| Us 131 Br | 6 |
| 13Th | 5 |
| Division | 4 |
| Ramp 001A | 3 |
Greenwood Township, Wexford County at a glance
| Population | 651 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49649) | $74,656 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49649) | $267,438 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wexford 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 | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 16 | -2% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | -10% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 22 | +50% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenwood Township, Wexford County
How common are truck crashes in Greenwood Township, Wexford County?
237 truck crashes have been reported in Wexford County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 97 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Greenwood Township, Wexford County?
NHTSA data shows SR-37 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Greenwood since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenwood Township, Wexford County?
Truck crashes in Wexford County peak in February, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greenwood Township, Wexford County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Wexford County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Greenwood Township, Wexford County compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 57.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wexford County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Greenwood Township, Wexford County?
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.