Hubbard Lake, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hubbard Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hubbard Lake 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 sits below Michigan on 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).
What stands out in Alcona County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 21.9% of the year's total.
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.
Hubbard Lake had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Alcona County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 21.9% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 51.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (21.9%).
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 Hubbard Lake 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 Hubbard Lake fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alcona County.
- With 41.4% 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 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 |
Hubbard Lake at a glance
| Land area | 8.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48762) | $73,421 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48762) | $205,550 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hubbard Lake
How common are truck crashes in Hubbard Lake?
32 truck crashes have been reported in Alcona County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 10 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hubbard Lake?
Truck crashes in Alcona County peak in January, with 21.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hubbard Lake?
Since 2015, Alcona County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hubbard Lake compared with Michigan?
Alcona County records 24.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hubbard Lake?
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.