ZIP 49012 (Augusta, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49012: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kalamazoo 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kalamazoo County compares with Michigan
Kalamazoo County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kalamazoo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.1% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Kalamazoo County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Kalamazoo County: 27.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Police reported 1,842 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kalamazoo County since 2015: 841 people were injured and 43 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
27.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-89 (2), Avenue A (1) and CR-6 Mile Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (18% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49012 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kalamazoo County.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.4% 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 Kalamazoo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| SR-89 | 2 |
| Avenue A | 1 |
| CR-6 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-G Ave | 1 |
| CR-MN Ave | 1 |
| Columbia Ave | 1 |
| N 35th St | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kalamazoo County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 333 |
| Sprinkle | 93 |
| US-131 | 78 |
| N Us 131 | 58 |
| S Us 131 | 47 |
| Michigan | 41 |
| Stadium | 39 |
| Westnedge | 38 |
ZIP 49012 at a glance
| Population | 3,219 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,125 |
| Median home value | $256,070 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kalamazoo 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 | 101 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 110 | +9% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 104 | -5% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 167 | +60% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 101 to 167. 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 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49012
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49012?
Kalamazoo County has had 1,842 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 841 people and killing 43.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 49012?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49012 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49012?
Truck crashes in Kalamazoo County peak in January, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49012?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kalamazoo County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49012 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Kalamazoo County has 59.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49012?
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.