ZIP 48886 (Six Lakes, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48886: 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.
Montcalm County at a glance: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.7%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 344 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montcalm County. They injured 123 people and killed 12.
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.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48886 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-46 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48886 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montcalm County.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-46 | 2 |
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 48886 at a glance
| Population | 1,565 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,667 |
| Median home value | $161,372 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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. 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 48886
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48886?
344 truck crashes have been reported in Montcalm County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 123 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48886?
Truck crashes in Montcalm County peak in January, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48886?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montcalm County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48886 compared 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 48886?
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.