Limestone, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Limestone: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Limestone and Alger County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Alger County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alger County compares with Michigan
Alger County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alger County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alger County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 40% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 50.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 44% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 3.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 83% below the state |
Alger County has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Alger County at a glance: 50.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Alger County has recorded 61 truck crashes since 2015, with 13 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 72 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Limestone since 2015, this page uses Alger County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 19.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 60.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 19.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 50.0% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Limestone happened on US-41 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Limestone fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 50.0% 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
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 Alger County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alger County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 7 |
| Munising | 6 |
| County Road 273 | 2 |
| Arbutus | 1 |
| County Rd Et | 1 |
| Deerton Onota | 1 |
| Ff 13 | 1 |
| Ff 2268 | 1 |
Limestone at a glance
| Population | 387 |
| Land area | 74.2 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49891) | $46,063 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49891) | $141,038 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alger 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | -8% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -26% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +52% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Limestone
How many truck crashes happen in Limestone?
Alger County has had 61 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 13 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Limestone?
Truck crashes in Alger County peak in January, with 19.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Limestone?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alger County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Limestone compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Alger County records 58.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Limestone?
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.