ZIP 49349 (White Cloud, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49349: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Newaygo County at a glance: 5.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 147 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newaygo County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.6% 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 49349 since 2015: Washington St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49349 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.6% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| Washington St | 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 49349 at a glance
| Population | 8,133 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,028 |
| Median home value | $150,216 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49349
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49349?
Since 2015, 147 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newaygo County (34 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49349?
November has the most truck crashes in Newaygo County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49349?
Since 2015, Newaygo County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49349 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 24.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Newaygo County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49349?
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.