ZIP 49073 (Nashville, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49073: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Barry County is lower on 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49073 happened on CR-CHARLETON Park Rd (1), SR-66 (1) and SR-79 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49073 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.9% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.2% 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
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 Barry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-CHARLETON Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 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 49073 at a glance
| Population | 5,120 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,604 |
| Median home value | $164,925 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49073
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49073?
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barry County (75 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49073?
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 49073?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Barry County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49073 compared with Michigan?
Barry County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49073?
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.