ZIP 49348 (Wayland, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49348: 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. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Allegan County at a glance: January 20.3% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Allegan County has recorded 1,398 truck crashes since 2015, with 344 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (20.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
32.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 49348 is US-131, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-100TH St Sw (1), CR-134TH Ave (1) and CR-142ND Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49348 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-131, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Allegan County.
- 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 |
| CR-100TH St Sw | 1 |
| CR-134TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-142ND Ave | 1 |
| CR-DIVISION Ave | 1 |
| CR-PATTERSON Ave | 1 |
| SR-37 | 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 49348 at a glance
| Population | 13,699 |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,512 |
| Median home value | $274,309 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 56 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 122. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49348
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49348?
Allegan County has had 1,398 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 344 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 49348?
Since 2015, US-131 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49348: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49348?
The worst month is January: 20.3% of truck crashes in Allegan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49348?
Since 2015, Allegan County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49348 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49348?
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.