Alden, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alden and Antrim County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Antrim County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Michigan, Antrim County is lower 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.
The headline for Antrim County: 6.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Antrim County. They injured 50 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Alden since 2015, this page uses Antrim County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 39.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
US-131 leads within 10 miles of Alden with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-31 (2) and Alden Hwy (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 Alden fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Antrim County.
- Check whether your routes use US-131, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- 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 Antrim County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 3 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| Alden Hwy | 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 |
Alden at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49612) | $85,156 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49612) | $276,219 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alden
How many truck crashes happen in Alden?
Antrim County has had 127 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Alden?
US-131 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Alden since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Alden?
The worst month is December: 15.0% of truck crashes in Antrim County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Alden?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Antrim County since 2015, 5.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Alden compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Antrim County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Alden?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.