ZIP 49837 (Gladstone, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49837: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delta 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
5 of 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delta County compares with Michigan
Delta County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delta County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Delta County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Delta County at a glance: 4.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Delta County has recorded 202 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 52.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 28.6% 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 49837 since 2015: Lake Shore Dr (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49837 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delta County.
- With 28.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Delta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Lake Shore Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delta County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 60 |
| Lincoln | 22 |
| US-41 | 14 |
| 30Th | 6 |
| 18Th | 4 |
| US-2741 | 3 |
| Danforth | 3 |
| County 426 M.5 | 3 |
ZIP 49837 at a glance
| Population | 10,265 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,306 |
| Median home value | $143,313 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delta 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | -8% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | +1% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49837
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49837?
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delta County (53 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49837?
Truck crashes in Delta County peak in January, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49837?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delta County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49837 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 46.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Delta County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49837?
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.