ZIP 49089 (Sherwood, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49089: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Branch 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 306 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Branch County compares with Michigan
Branch County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Branch County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Branch County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Branch County has lower values than Michigan for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in ZIP 49089: SR-86 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49089: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Branch County has recorded 306 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 48.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 19.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-86 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 49089 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-SNOW Prairie (1), SR-60 (1) and US-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49089 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-86, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.3% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter 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 Branch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-86 | 2 |
| CR-SNOW Prairie | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Branch County) |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 89 |
| I-69 | 70 |
| Jonesville | 13 |
| Central | 6 |
| Ray Quincy | 5 |
| Mendon | 5 |
| Marshall | 5 |
| Butters | 4 |
ZIP 49089 at a glance
| Population | 2,154 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,286 |
| Median home value | $133,404 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Branch 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 | 22 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 24 | +9% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 20 | -18% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 26 | +28% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49089
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49089?
Since 2015, 306 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Branch County (79 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 49089?
NHTSA data shows SR-86 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49089 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49089?
The worst month is February: 11.1% of truck crashes in Branch County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49089?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Branch County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49089 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Branch County has 54.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49089?
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.