ZIP 49227 (Allen, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49227: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hillsdale 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 222 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hillsdale County compares with Michigan
Hillsdale County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hillsdale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hillsdale County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Hillsdale County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Hillsdale County: 9.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 222 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hillsdale County since 2015: 76 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.5% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49227 happened on SR-49 (2), US-12 (2), CR-JONESVILLE Rd (1) and SR-99 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 5.0%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49227 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hillsdale County.
- 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 Hillsdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| CR-JONESVILLE Rd | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hillsdale County) |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 44 |
| Hudson | 14 |
| Carleton | 11 |
| Edon | 11 |
| Meridian | 9 |
| Pioneer | 6 |
| Olds | 6 |
| Litchfield | 6 |
ZIP 49227 at a glance
| Population | 1,287 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,587 |
| Median home value | $153,418 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hillsdale 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 16 | -10% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 14 | -13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 18 | +36% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49227
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49227?
222 truck crashes have been reported in Hillsdale County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 76 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49227?
January has the most truck crashes in Hillsdale County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49227?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hillsdale County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49227 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Hillsdale County has 41.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49227?
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.