ZIP 49307 (Big Rapids, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49307: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mecosta 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 of 213 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mecosta County compares with Michigan
Mecosta County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mecosta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Mecosta County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Mecosta County: January worst month: 16.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 213 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mecosta County since 2015: 44 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.9% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49307 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-131 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49307 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mecosta County.
- With 28.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Mecosta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mecosta County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 52 |
| Northland | 24 |
| Mile | 20 |
| S Us 131 | 15 |
| N Us 131 | 14 |
| 30Th | 13 |
| State | 7 |
| Perry | 5 |
ZIP 49307 at a glance
| Population | 18,407 |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,358 |
| Median home value | $187,116 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mecosta 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 | 10 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | +22% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | -3% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 19 | +60% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49307
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49307?
213 truck crashes have been reported in Mecosta County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 44 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49307?
The worst month is January: 16.0% of truck crashes in Mecosta County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49307?
Since 2015, Mecosta County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49307 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mecosta County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49307?
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.