ZIP 49262 (North Adams, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49262: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hillsdale County: 9.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Hillsdale County has recorded 222 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.6%).
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 49262 happened on US-127 (3), US-223 (3), CR-MOSCOW Rd (1), SR-99 (1) and US-12 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49262 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 3 |
| US-223 | 3 |
| CR-MOSCOW Rd | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| US-12 | 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 49262 at a glance
| Population | 1,258 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,423 |
| Median home value | $147,331 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49262
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49262?
Since 2015, 222 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hillsdale County (76 injured, 19 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49262?
Truck crashes in Hillsdale County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49262?
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 49262 compare with Michigan?
Hillsdale County records 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49262?
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.