ZIP 49424 (Holland, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49424: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Ottawa County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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
January has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-31 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 49424 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-120TH Ave (2), I-196 (2) and 72nd Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 57 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Their busiest month is November, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49424 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 3 |
| CR-120TH Ave | 2 |
| I-196 | 2 |
| 72nd Ave | 1 |
| Adams St | 1 |
| CR-56TH St | 1 |
| CR-64TH St | 1 |
| CR-ADAMS St | 1 |
| CR-LAKEWOOD Blvd | 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 49424 at a glance
| Population | 49,810 |
| Density | 336 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,478 |
| Median home value | $296,925 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 88 a year in the 1990s and 157 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 49424
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49424?
Since 2015, 1,797 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ottawa County (611 injured, 31 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 49424?
Since 2015, US-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49424: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49424?
Truck crashes in Ottawa County peak in January, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49424?
57 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49424 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County has 49.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49424?
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.