ZIP 49241 (Hanover, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49241: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 49241: SR-60 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49241: 2 since 2015.
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
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
Within this area, SR-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-MCCAIN Rd (1), CR-MOSCOW Rd (1) and CR-N Concord Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Their busiest month is January, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49241 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 2 |
| CR-MCCAIN Rd | 1 |
| CR-MOSCOW Rd | 1 |
| CR-N Concord Rd | 1 |
| Moscow Rd | 1 |
| US-12 | 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 49241 at a glance
| Population | 2,279 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,742 |
| Median home value | $216,989 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 79 a year in the 1990s and 116 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49241
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49241?
Since 2015, 1,250 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (374 injured, 30 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 49241?
SR-60 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49241 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49241?
January has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49241?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49241 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 66.9 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49241?
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.