ZIP 49263 (Norvell, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49263: 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 sits below Michigan on 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.
What stands out in ZIP 49263: I-94 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49263 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,250 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 374 people and killed 30.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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
I-94 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 49263 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-RIVERSIDE Rd (1), SR-50 (1) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.2% across 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 49263 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 2 |
| CR-RIVERSIDE Rd | 1 |
| SR-50 | 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 49263 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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. 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 49263
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49263?
Since 2015, 1,250 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (374 injured, 30 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 49263?
I-94 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49263 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49263?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49263?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49263 compare with Michigan?
Jackson County records 66.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49263?
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.