ZIP 49327 (Grant, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49327: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Newaygo County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Newaygo County: 5.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 147 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newaygo County. They injured 34 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.5% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
19.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
SR-37 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 49327 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-BINGHAM Ave (1), CR-FRUIT Ridge Ave Nw (1) and CR-W 80Th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49327 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newaygo County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-37; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 19.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 2 |
| CR-BINGHAM Ave | 1 |
| CR-FRUIT Ridge Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-W 80Th St | 1 |
| CR-WALNUT Ave | 1 |
| Spruce Ave | 1 |
| Sr-M-46 Apple Ave | 1 |
| Warner Rd | 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 49327 at a glance
| Population | 8,887 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,697 |
| Median home value | $185,760 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 49327
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49327?
Newaygo County has had 147 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 49327?
NHTSA data shows SR-37 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49327 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49327?
Truck crashes in Newaygo County peak in November, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49327?
Since 2015, Newaygo County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49327 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Newaygo County has 24.4 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49327?
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.