ZIP 49060 (Hickory Corners, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49060: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Barry 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 244 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barry County compares with Michigan
Barry County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barry County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Barry County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Barry County: October worst month: 11.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 244 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barry County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.2% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49060 since 2015: CR-G Ave (1), E B Ave (1), N 35th St (1), SR-89 (1) and SR-96 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49060 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 21.2% 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 Barry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-G Ave | 1 |
| E B Ave | 1 |
| N 35th St | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barry County) |
|---|---|
| Patterson | 15 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| State | 10 |
| Norris | 7 |
| Green | 5 |
| Woodlawn | 3 |
| Saddlebag Lake | 3 |
| Carlton Center | 3 |
ZIP 49060 at a glance
| Population | 2,660 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $134,861 |
| Median home value | $1,272,983 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barry 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 | 12 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | +28% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | -24% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 23 | +89% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49060
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49060?
244 truck crashes have been reported in Barry County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 75 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49060?
Truck crashes in Barry County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49060?
Since 2015, Barry County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49060 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Barry County has 31.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49060?
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.