ZIP 49067 (Marcellus, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49067: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cass 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
19 of 289 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Michigan
Cass County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Cass County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Cass County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.2%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 289 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cass County. They injured 91 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
19.5% 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 49067 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-131 (2), CR-MARCELLUS Rd (1) and SR-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 6.6% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49067 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- With 19.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 2 |
| CR-MARCELLUS Rd | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 54 |
| Redfield | 11 |
| Decatur | 7 |
| Barron Lake | 6 |
| Marcellus | 6 |
| Main | 5 |
| Calvin Center | 4 |
| Front | 4 |
ZIP 49067 at a glance
| Population | 3,974 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,583 |
| Median home value | $215,127 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 18 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +12% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | -0% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | +9% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 22 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 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49067
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49067?
289 truck crashes have been reported in Cass County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 91 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49067?
Truck crashes in Cass County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49067?
Since 2015, Cass County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49067 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49067?
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.