ZIP 49130 (Union, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49130: 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 |
Cass County sits below Michigan 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.
What stands out in Cass County: 1 in 14 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.2%, vs 3.2% in 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
The worst month is January with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 46.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 49130 is US-20, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-80 (3), CR-17 (2) and SR-120 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 6.6%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49130 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 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.
- 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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 4 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| CR-17 | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| 3rd St | 1 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| CR-CASSOPOLIS Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD M205 | 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 49130 at a glance
| Population | 1,258 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,667 |
| Median home value | $341,663 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 49130
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49130?
Since 2015, 289 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cass County (91 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 49130?
US-20 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49130 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49130?
January has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49130?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cass County since 2015, 6.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49130 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49130?
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.