Gustin, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gustin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gustin and Alcona County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Alcona County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Alcona County compares with Michigan
Alcona County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alcona County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alcona County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Alcona County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Alcona County: January worst month: 21.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Alcona County has recorded 32 truck crashes since 2015, with 10 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 138 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Gustin since 2015, this page uses Alcona County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 21.9% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 21.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gustin since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 6.2%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Gustin fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 41.4% 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
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 Alcona County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alcona County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 3 |
| Barlow | 2 |
| Hubbard Lake | 2 |
| Clark | 1 |
| Everett | 1 |
| Frutchey Ranch | 1 |
| Hubert | 1 |
| Lakeshore | 1 |
Gustin at a glance
| Population | 807 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48740) | $54,393 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48740) | $155,222 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alcona 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +14% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -42% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +67% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gustin
How many truck crashes happen in Gustin?
Alcona County has had 32 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 10 people and killing 0.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gustin?
January has the most truck crashes in Alcona County, 21.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gustin?
Since 2015, Alcona County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Gustin compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alcona County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gustin?
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.