ZIP 49455 (Shelby, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49455: 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 has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Oceana County: 41.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oceana County. They injured 51 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 54.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 41.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49455 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-N Oceana Dr (1) and CR-WEBSTER Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49455 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 41.7% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-N Oceana Dr | 1 |
| 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 49455 at a glance
| Population | 5,429 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,621 |
| Median home value | $182,436 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49455
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49455?
Oceana County has had 138 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 51 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49455?
The worst month is February: 13.8% of truck crashes in Oceana County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49455?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Oceana County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 49455 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oceana County has 42.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49455?
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.