ZIP 49415 (Fruitport, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49415: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Muskegon 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Muskegon County compares with Michigan
Muskegon County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muskegon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muskegon County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Muskegon County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Muskegon County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 14.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Muskegon County has recorded 659 truck crashes since 2015, with 195 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.0% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
US-31 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 49415 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Sherman Blvd (2), CR-HEIGHTS Ravenna Rd (1) and CR-RAVENNA Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (21%).
They recorded 4.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49415 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Muskegon County.
- Check whether your routes use US-31, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Muskegon County.
- With 23.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment 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 Muskegon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 3 |
| Sherman Blvd | 2 |
| CR-HEIGHTS Ravenna Rd | 1 |
| CR-RAVENNA Rd | 1 |
| Heights Ravenna Rd | 1 |
| I-96 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muskegon County) |
|---|---|
| Apple | 59 |
| US-31 | 58 |
| S Us 31 | 54 |
| N Us 31 | 35 |
| Sherman | 32 |
| Holton | 32 |
| Maple Island | 22 |
| Laketon | 21 |
ZIP 49415 at a glance
| Population | 6,330 |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,908 |
| Median home value | $258,143 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muskegon 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 | 34 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +31% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 38 | -13% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 58 | +51% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49415
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49415?
659 truck crashes have been reported in Muskegon County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 195 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 49415?
NHTSA data shows US-31 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49415 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49415?
Truck crashes in Muskegon County peak in January, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49415?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Muskegon County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 49415 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Muskegon County records 30.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49415?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.