ZIP 48852 (Mcbrides, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48852: 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 runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Montcalm County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 344 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montcalm County since 2015: 123 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 48.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
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 48852 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 48852 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 48852 at a glance
| Population | 145 |
| Density | 293 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,875 |
| Median home value | $118,682 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 48852
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48852?
Montcalm County has had 344 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 123 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48852?
The worst month is January: 12.2% of truck crashes in Montcalm County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48852?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Montcalm County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 48852 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 41.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montcalm County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48852?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.