ZIP 49271 (Pittsford, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49271: 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 runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hillsdale County: 9.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Hillsdale County has recorded 222 truck crashes since 2015, with 76 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.5% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.2% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-CAMDEN Rd (1), Reading Rd (1) and SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 5.0%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49271 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
| CR-CAMDEN Rd | 1 |
| Reading Rd | 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 49271 at a glance
| Population | 2,280 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,389 |
| Median home value | $148,340 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49271
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49271?
222 truck crashes have been reported in Hillsdale County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 76 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 49271?
Since 2015, US-127 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49271: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49271?
The worst month is January: 13.5% of truck crashes in Hillsdale County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49271?
Since 2015, Hillsdale County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49271 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
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 49271?
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.