ZIP 49252 (Litchfield, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49252: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Hillsdale County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Hillsdale County at a glance: 9.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 222 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hillsdale County. They injured 76 people and killed 19.
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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49252 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-60 (2), US-12 (2), CR-JONESVILLE Rd (1), SR-49 (1) and SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49252 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Hillsdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| CR-JONESVILLE Rd | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 49252 at a glance
| Population | 2,556 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,762 |
| Median home value | $128,164 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49252
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49252?
Since 2015, 222 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hillsdale County (76 injured, 19 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49252?
January has the most truck crashes in Hillsdale County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49252?
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 49252 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hillsdale County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49252?
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.