ZIP 49075 (Nottawa, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49075: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Joseph 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
16 of 416 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Joseph County compares with Michigan
St. Joseph County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Joseph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Joseph County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.4% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, St. Joseph County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for St. Joseph County: 5.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 416 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Joseph County since 2015: 150 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49075 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-86 (3) and SR-66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49075 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Joseph County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 St. Joseph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-86 | 3 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Joseph County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 78 |
| US-12 | 51 |
| N Us 131 | 22 |
| S Us 131 | 15 |
| Main | 15 |
| Michigan | 14 |
| Lutz | 11 |
| Centerville | 11 |
ZIP 49075 at a glance
| Population | 182 |
| Density | 1,313 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,147 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Joseph 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 | 17 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 32 | +86% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 26 | -19% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 39 | +51% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49075
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49075?
416 truck crashes have been reported in St. Joseph County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 150 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49075?
Truck crashes in St. Joseph County peak in December, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49075?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Joseph County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49075 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 57.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Joseph County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49075?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.