ZIP 49446 (New Era, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49446: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oceana 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
7 of 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oceana County compares with Michigan
Oceana County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oceana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oceana County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 11.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Oceana County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Oceana County: 41.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oceana County. They injured 51 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
Road surface: 41.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49446 since 2015: CR-WEBSTER Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49446 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oceana County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.3% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 41.7% 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 Oceana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-WEBSTER Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oceana County) |
|---|---|
| N Us 31 | 22 |
| US-31 | 17 |
| Oceana | 16 |
| S Us 31 | 9 |
| Monroe | 5 |
| Filmore | 4 |
| Hayes | 4 |
| Tyler | 3 |
ZIP 49446 at a glance
| Population | 2,184 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,217 |
| Median home value | $203,050 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oceana 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 | 8 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 8 | -0% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | -6% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +76% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49446
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49446?
138 truck crashes have been reported in Oceana County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 51 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49446?
Truck crashes in Oceana County peak in February, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49446?
Since 2015, Oceana County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49446 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oceana County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49446?
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.