ZIP 49435 (Marne, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49435: 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 sits below Michigan 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 14.6% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,797 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ottawa County. They injured 611 people and killed 31.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
20.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 49435 is SR-11, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-45 (2), US-131 (2) and CR-44TH St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 57 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Their busiest month is November, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49435 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ottawa County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| US-131 | 2 |
| CR-44TH St | 1 |
| CR-68TH St | 1 |
| I-96 | 1 |
| Michigan St Ne | 1 |
| Pearl St Nw | 1 |
| Sr-28th St | 1 |
| Sr-Chicago Dr Sw | 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 49435 at a glance
| Population | 3,831 |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,432 |
| Median home value | $382,347 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49435
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49435?
Since 2015, 1,797 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ottawa County (611 injured, 31 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 49435?
SR-11 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49435 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49435?
Truck crashes in Ottawa County peak in January, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49435?
57 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49435 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Ottawa County has 49.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49435?
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.