ZIP 49028 (Bronson, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49028: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Branch 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
11 of 306 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Branch County compares with Michigan
Branch County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Branch County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Branch County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Branch County has lower values than Michigan for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
ZIP 49028 at a glance: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49028: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Branch County has recorded 306 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 48.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 19.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 49028 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-SNOW Prairie (1), SR-120 (1) and US-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49028 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Branch County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.3% 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 Branch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| CR-SNOW Prairie | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Branch County) |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 89 |
| I-69 | 70 |
| Jonesville | 13 |
| Central | 6 |
| Ray Quincy | 5 |
| Mendon | 5 |
| Marshall | 5 |
| Butters | 4 |
ZIP 49028 at a glance
| Population | 5,811 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,127 |
| Median home value | $151,516 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Branch 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 | 22 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 24 | +9% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 20 | -18% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 26 | +28% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49028
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49028?
306 truck crashes have been reported in Branch County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 79 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 49028?
I-80 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49028 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49028?
The worst month is February: 11.1% of truck crashes in Branch County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49028?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Branch County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49028 compared with Michigan?
Branch County records 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49028?
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.