ZIP 49068 (Marshall, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49068: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calhoun 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
18 of 1,338 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Michigan
Calhoun County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Calhoun County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Calhoun County: 1 in 70 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,338 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calhoun County. They injured 423 people and killed 42.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
22.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 49068 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-96 (3), I-69 (2) and CR-MICHIGAN Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49068 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 22.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 5 |
| SR-96 | 3 |
| I-69 | 2 |
| CR-MICHIGAN Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 321 |
| I-69 | 100 |
| Michigan | 58 |
| Columbia | 47 |
| Dickman | 26 |
| Mile | 24 |
| Capital | 15 |
| Helmer | 14 |
ZIP 49068 at a glance
| Population | 14,729 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,857 |
| Median home value | $214,825 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 83 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 87 | +5% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 88 | +1% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 117 | +33% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 83 a year in the 1990s and 117 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49068
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49068?
Since 2015, 1,338 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (423 injured, 42 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 49068?
I-94 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49068 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49068?
The worst month is January: 13.3% of truck crashes in Calhoun County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49068?
Since 2015, Calhoun County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49068 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 85.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49068?
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.