Antrim County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Antrim County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Antrim County compares with Michigan
Antrim County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Antrim County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Antrim County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 39.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Antrim County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Antrim County at a glance: 6.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Antrim County has recorded 127 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.0%).
39.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Antrim County is US-31, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Alba Hwy (1), Alden Hwy (1) and CR-ALBA (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 5.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Antrim County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Antrim County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 39.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Antrim County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Antrim County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 2 |
| Alba Hwy | 1 |
| Alden Hwy | 1 |
| CR-ALBA | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Antrim County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 39 |
| US-31 | 19 |
| Alba | 11 |
| Williams | 3 |
| Darragh | 2 |
| East Torch Lake | 2 |
| Elder | 2 |
| Alden | 1 |
Antrim County at a glance
| Population | 24,536 |
| Land area | 475.7 sq mi |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,804 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Antrim 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 | 7 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +16% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | -9% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | +45% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Antrim County
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Questions fleets ask about Antrim County
How many truck accidents are there in Antrim County?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Antrim County (50 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Antrim County?
Since 2015, US-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Antrim County: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Antrim County?
Truck crashes in Antrim County peak in December, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Antrim County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Antrim County since 2015 (5.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Antrim County compare with Michigan?
Antrim County records 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Antrim 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.