ZIP 49417 (Grand Haven, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49417: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ottawa 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ottawa County compares with Michigan
Ottawa County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ottawa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Ottawa County has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ottawa County: January worst month: 14.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 1,797 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ottawa County since 2015: 611 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49417 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-31 (2) and SR-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 57 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49417 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ottawa County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Ottawa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 2 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ottawa County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 148 |
| I-196 | 133 |
| I-96 | 115 |
| Chicago | 89 |
| Lake Michigan | 57 |
| I 196 Bl | 46 |
| Riley | 39 |
| Beacon | 39 |
ZIP 49417 at a glance
| Population | 33,878 |
| Density | 279 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,405 |
| Median home value | $313,774 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ottawa 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 | 88 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 100 | +14% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 111 | +11% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 157 | +42% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 88 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 157. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49417
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49417?
Since 2015, 1,797 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ottawa County (611 injured, 31 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49417?
The worst month is January: 14.6% of truck crashes in Ottawa County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49417?
Since 2015, Ottawa County has reported 57 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49417 compare with Michigan?
Ottawa County records 49.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49417?
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.