ZIP 49303 (Bailey, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49303: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Muskegon 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Muskegon County compares with Michigan
Muskegon County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muskegon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muskegon County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Muskegon County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Muskegon County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 14.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 659 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Muskegon County. They injured 195 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 49303 is SR-37, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-BINGHAM Ave (1), CR-FRUIT Ridge Ave Nw (1) and CR-RAVENNA Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Their busiest month is December, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49303 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-37 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Muskegon County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.0% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Muskegon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 3 |
| CR-BINGHAM Ave | 1 |
| CR-FRUIT Ridge Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-RAVENNA Rd | 1 |
| CR-WALNUT Ave | 1 |
| Heights Ravenna Rd | 1 |
| Sr-M-46 Apple Ave | 1 |
| Warner Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muskegon County) |
|---|---|
| Apple | 59 |
| US-31 | 58 |
| S Us 31 | 54 |
| N Us 31 | 35 |
| Sherman | 32 |
| Holton | 32 |
| Maple Island | 22 |
| Laketon | 21 |
ZIP 49303 at a glance
| Population | 772 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,917 |
| Median home value | $238,213 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muskegon 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 | 34 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +31% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 38 | -13% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 58 | +51% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49303
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49303?
Muskegon County has had 659 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 195 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 49303?
SR-37 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49303 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49303?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in Muskegon County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49303?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Muskegon County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49303 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 30.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Muskegon County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49303?
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.