ZIP 49282 (Somerset Center, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49282: 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 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (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-223 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-127 (2), CR-MOSCOW Rd (1) and CR-RIVERSIDE Rd (1).
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 49282 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-223 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-223 | 3 |
| US-127 | 2 |
| CR-MOSCOW Rd | 1 |
| CR-RIVERSIDE Rd | 1 |
| US-27 | 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 49282 at a glance
| Population | 82 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,911 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 49282
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49282?
Hillsdale County has had 222 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 49282?
US-223 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49282 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49282?
January has the most truck crashes in Hillsdale County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49282?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Hillsdale County since 2015 (5.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49282 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Hillsdale County has 41.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49282?
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.