ZIP 49112 (Edwardsburg, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49112: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Cass County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Cass County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.2%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 289 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cass County since 2015: 91 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 49112 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-17 (2), CR-REDFIELD St (2) and SR-60 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.6% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49112 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 19.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| CR-17 | 2 |
| CR-REDFIELD St | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| 3rd St | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| CR-CASSOPOLIS Rd | 1 |
| CR-DECATUR Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD M205 | 1 |
| CR-ROBINSON Rd | 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 49112 at a glance
| Population | 10,544 |
| Density | 93 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,785 |
| Median home value | $240,150 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49112
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49112?
Cass County has had 289 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 91 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 49112?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49112 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49112?
January has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49112?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cass County since 2015, 6.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49112 compared with Michigan?
Cass County records 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49112?
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.