ZIP 48838 (Greenville, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48838: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 48838: SR-57 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48838: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Montcalm County has recorded 344 truck crashes since 2015, with 123 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 48.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
23.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-91 (2), CR-COUNTY Farm Rd (1) and CR-LINCOLN Lake Ave Ne (1).
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 48838 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-57, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.7% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-57 | 4 |
| SR-91 | 2 |
| CR-COUNTY Farm Rd | 1 |
| CR-LINCOLN Lake Ave Ne | 1 |
| CR-MEDDLER Ave Ne | 1 |
| CR-S Nevins Rd | 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 48838 at a glance
| Population | 18,212 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,176 |
| Median home value | $209,739 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48838
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48838?
Montcalm County has had 344 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 123 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48838?
Since 2015, SR-57 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48838: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48838?
January has the most truck crashes in Montcalm County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48838?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Montcalm County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48838 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Montcalm County has 41.6 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48838?
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.