ZIP 49323 (Dorr, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49323: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Allegan 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
21 of 1,398 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allegan County compares with Michigan
Allegan County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allegan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allegan County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Allegan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Allegan County: January 20.3% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,398 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Allegan County. They injured 344 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 20.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 54.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-131 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-6 (2), 30th St (1) and CR-100TH St Sw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (14% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49323 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allegan County.
- Check whether your routes use US-131, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 32.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Allegan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 3 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| 30th St | 1 |
| CR-100TH St Sw | 1 |
| CR-134TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-142ND Ave | 1 |
| CR-22ND Ave | 1 |
| CR-30TH St | 1 |
| CR-64TH St | 1 |
| CR-A37 24Th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allegan County) |
|---|---|
| I-196 | 174 |
| US-131 | 120 |
| N Us 131 | 84 |
| S Us 131 | 71 |
| 142Nd | 38 |
| Lincoln | 26 |
| Allegan | 22 |
| 48Th | 21 |
ZIP 49323 at a glance
| Population | 11,073 |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,745 |
| Median home value | $290,159 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allegan 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 | 56 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 59 | +6% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 80 | +35% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 122 | +52% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 56 to 122. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49323
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49323?
1,398 truck crashes have been reported in Allegan County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 344 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 49323?
US-131 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49323 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49323?
The worst month is January: 20.3% of truck crashes in Allegan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49323?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Allegan County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 49323 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 93.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Allegan County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49323?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.