ZIP 49457 (Twin Lake, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49457: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Muskegon 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Muskegon County compares with Michigan
Muskegon County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muskegon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muskegon County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Muskegon County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Muskegon County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 14.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 659 crashes involving commercial trucks in Muskegon County since 2015: 195 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.0% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 49457 is SR-120, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-31 (2), CR-80TH St (1) and CR-HOLTON Whitehall Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Their busiest month is December, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.0 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49457 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-120, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Muskegon County.
- With 23.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Muskegon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-120 | 3 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-80TH St | 1 |
| CR-HOLTON Whitehall Rd | 1 |
| CR-N Maple Island Rd | 1 |
| CR-W River Rd | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muskegon County) |
|---|---|
| Apple | 59 |
| US-31 | 58 |
| S Us 31 | 54 |
| N Us 31 | 35 |
| Sherman | 32 |
| Holton | 32 |
| Maple Island | 22 |
| Laketon | 21 |
ZIP 49457 at a glance
| Population | 11,086 |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,225 |
| Median home value | $221,594 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muskegon 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 | 34 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +31% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 38 | -13% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 58 | +51% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49457
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49457?
659 truck crashes have been reported in Muskegon County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 195 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 49457?
NHTSA data shows SR-120 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49457 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49457?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in Muskegon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49457?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Muskegon County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49457 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 30.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Muskegon County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49457?
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.