ZIP 49312 (Brohman, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49312: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Newaygo 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 147 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newaygo County compares with Michigan
Newaygo County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newaygo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newaygo County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Newaygo County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Newaygo County: 5.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 147 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newaygo County. They injured 34 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49312 since 2015: Washington St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49312 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 19.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment 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 Newaygo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Washington St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newaygo County) |
|---|---|
| Mile | 16 |
| Main | 11 |
| Maple Island | 8 |
| Mason | 8 |
| 72Nd | 7 |
| Evergreen | 7 |
| Warner | 6 |
| 80Th | 5 |
ZIP 49312 at a glance
| Population | 194 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,694 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newaygo 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 12 | -6% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | -17% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | +19% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 49312
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49312?
147 truck crashes have been reported in Newaygo County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 34 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49312?
November has the most truck crashes in Newaygo County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49312?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Newaygo County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49312 compare with Michigan?
Newaygo County records 24.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49312?
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.