ZIP 48818 (Crystal, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48818: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montcalm County, 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
15 of 344 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montcalm County compares with Michigan
Montcalm County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montcalm County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montcalm County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Montcalm County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Montcalm County: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.7%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Montcalm County has recorded 344 truck crashes since 2015, with 123 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48818 since 2015: CR-CRYSTAL Rd (1), CR-HOLLAND Lake Rd (1) and SR-46 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48818 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.8% 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 23.7% 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
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 Montcalm County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-CRYSTAL Rd | 1 |
| CR-HOLLAND Lake Rd | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montcalm County) |
|---|---|
| Howard City Edmore | 43 |
| US-131 | 26 |
| Greenville | 22 |
| Carson City | 20 |
| Washington | 16 |
| Stanton | 15 |
| N Us 131 | 14 |
| Sheridan | 13 |
ZIP 48818 at a glance
| Population | 2,554 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,924 |
| Median home value | $193,179 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montcalm 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 | 20 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 24 | +25% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 21 | -13% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 30 | +42% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48818
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48818?
Since 2015, 344 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montcalm County (123 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48818?
Truck crashes in Montcalm County peak in January, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48818?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Montcalm County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48818 compare with Michigan?
Montcalm County records 41.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48818?
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.