ZIP 49430 (Lamont, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49430: 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. Where it is 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49430 happened on SR-11 (2), SR-45 (2), 72nd Ave (1), CR-44TH St (1) and CR-68TH St (1); no road leads clearly.
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49430 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ottawa County.
- 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| 72nd Ave | 1 |
| CR-44TH St | 1 |
| CR-68TH St | 1 |
| I-96 | 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 49430 at a glance
| Population | 14 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 88 to 157. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49430
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49430?
1,797 truck crashes have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 611 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49430?
January has the most truck crashes in Ottawa County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49430?
Since 2015, Ottawa County has reported 57 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49430 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County has 49.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49430?
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.