ZIP 49344 (Shelbyville, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49344: 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 |
Allegan County sits below Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Allegan County: January worst month: 20.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,398 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Allegan County. They injured 344 people and killed 24.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 20.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49344 since 2015: CR-142ND Ave (1). No single road stands out.
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 49344 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allegan County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 32.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-142ND 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 49344 at a glance
| Population | 3,778 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,661 |
| Median home value | $306,789 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 56 a year in the 1990s and 122 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 49344
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49344?
Since 2015, 1,398 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allegan County (344 injured, 24 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49344?
Truck crashes in Allegan County peak in January, with 20.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49344?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Allegan County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49344 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Allegan County records 93.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49344?
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.