ZIP 49234 (Clarklake, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49234: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Michigan
Jackson County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Jackson County has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 49234: US-223 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 49234.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 1,250 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 30 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.0% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 49234 is US-223, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-MOSCOW Rd (1), CR-RIVERSIDE Rd (1) and Moscow Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49234 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-223, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-223 | 3 |
| CR-MOSCOW Rd | 1 |
| CR-RIVERSIDE Rd | 1 |
| Moscow Rd | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 330 |
| Michigan | 38 |
| Meridian | 35 |
| US-127 | 25 |
| Cooper | 24 |
| Spring Arbor | 23 |
| S Us 127 | 23 |
| N Us 127 | 17 |
ZIP 49234 at a glance
| Population | 2,520 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,313 |
| Median home value | $295,839 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 79 | — | 3.7 |
| 2000s | 77 | -2% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 72 | -6% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 116 | +60% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 79 to 116. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49234
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49234?
Jackson County has had 1,250 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 374 people and killing 30.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 49234?
Since 2015, US-223 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49234: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49234?
January has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49234?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 49234 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 66.9 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49234?
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.