Lost Lake Woods, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lost Lake Woods: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lost Lake Woods 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 runs above Michigan on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Alcona County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 21.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 32 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alcona County. They injured 10 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 138 days.
Lost Lake Woods 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
The worst month is January with 21.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 51.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Lost Lake Woods.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 6.2% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Lost Lake Woods fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 41.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter 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 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 |
Lost Lake Woods at a glance
| Land area | 5.0 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lost Lake Woods
How common are truck crashes in Lost Lake Woods?
32 truck crashes have been reported in Alcona County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 10 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lost Lake Woods?
The worst month is January: 21.9% of truck crashes in Alcona County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lost Lake Woods?
Since 2015, Alcona County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lost Lake Woods compared with Michigan?
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 Lost Lake Woods?
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.