ZIP 49224 (Albion, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49224: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calhoun 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
18 of 1,338 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Michigan
Calhoun County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Calhoun County sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Calhoun County: 1 in 70 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.4%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 1,338 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calhoun County since 2015: 423 people were injured and 42 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 49224 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-60 (3), CR-MICHIGAN Ave (1) and CR-N Concord Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49224 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 22.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 5 |
| SR-60 | 3 |
| CR-MICHIGAN Ave | 1 |
| CR-N Concord Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 321 |
| I-69 | 100 |
| Michigan | 58 |
| Columbia | 47 |
| Dickman | 26 |
| Mile | 24 |
| Capital | 15 |
| Helmer | 14 |
ZIP 49224 at a glance
| Population | 13,447 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,144 |
| Median home value | $135,658 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 83 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 87 | +5% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 88 | +1% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 117 | +33% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 83 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 117. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49224
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49224?
Calhoun County has had 1,338 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 423 people and killing 42.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 49224?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49224 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49224?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in January, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49224?
Since 2015, Calhoun County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49224 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 85.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calhoun County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49224?
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.