Millen, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Millen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Millen 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).
Alcona County at a glance: January 21.9% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 32 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alcona County. They injured 10 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 138 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Millen since 2015, this page uses Alcona County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 21.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 41.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Millen since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Millen 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 |
Millen at a glance
| Population | 377 |
| Land area | 70.8 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48705) | $65,104 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48705) | $110,960 |
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 Millen
How common are truck crashes in Millen?
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 Millen?
January has the most truck crashes in Alcona County, 21.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Millen?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Alcona County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How does Millen compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Alcona County has 24.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Millen?
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.