ZIP 49325 (Freeport, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49325: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Barry 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 244 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barry County compares with Michigan
Barry County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barry County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Barry County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Michigan on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 49325: I-96 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49325: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Barry County has recorded 244 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
21.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-96 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Jackson Rd (1) and SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49325 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-96, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.2% 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
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 Barry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 3 |
| Jackson Rd | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barry County) |
|---|---|
| Patterson | 15 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| State | 10 |
| Norris | 7 |
| Green | 5 |
| Woodlawn | 3 |
| Saddlebag Lake | 3 |
| Carlton Center | 3 |
ZIP 49325 at a glance
| Population | 2,596 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,472 |
| Median home value | $319,022 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barry 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 | 12 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | +28% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | -24% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 23 | +89% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49325
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49325?
244 truck crashes have been reported in Barry County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 75 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 49325?
NHTSA data shows I-96 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49325 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49325?
Truck crashes in Barry County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49325?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Barry County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49325 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Barry County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49325?
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.