Wilson Township, Alpena County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilson Township, Alpena County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilson Township, Alpena County and Alpena County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Alpena County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alpena County compares with Michigan
Alpena County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alpena County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alpena County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Alpena County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Alpena County at a glance: 1 in 12 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 106 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alpena County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 40 days.
Only 19 truck crashes were reported in Wilson Township, Alpena County since 2015; patterns below come from Alpena County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Wilson happened on SR-32 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Wilson Township, Alpena County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Alpena County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alpena County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 22 |
| Washington | 6 |
| Bagley | 4 |
| Werth | 3 |
| Long Rapids | 3 |
| Chisholm | 2 |
| French | 2 |
| Herron | 2 |
Wilson Township, Alpena County at a glance
| Population | 1,978 |
| Land area | 79.3 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49744) | $77,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49744) | $197,128 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alpena 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 | 8 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | -6% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -27% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +102% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wilson Township, Alpena County
How many truck accidents are there in Wilson Township, Alpena County?
Since 2015, 106 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alpena County (28 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wilson Township, Alpena County?
The worst month is August: 14.2% of truck crashes in Alpena County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wilson Township, Alpena County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alpena County since 2015, 7.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wilson Township, Alpena County compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Alpena County has 31.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wilson Township, Alpena County?
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.