ZIP 49332 (Mecosta, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49332: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Mecosta County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 16.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 213 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mecosta County since 2015: 44 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
28.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49332 since 2015.
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 49332 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 28.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Mecosta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 49332 at a glance
| Population | 3,044 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,509 |
| Median home value | $178,535 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 49332
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49332?
Mecosta County has had 213 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 44 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49332?
Truck crashes in Mecosta County peak in January, with 16.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49332?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mecosta County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49332 compare 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 49332?
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.