Ellsworth Village, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ellsworth Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ellsworth Village 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 |
Antrim County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Antrim County: 6.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 127 crashes involving commercial trucks in Antrim County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ellsworth Village since 2015; patterns below come from Antrim County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ellsworth since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-66 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Ellsworth Village fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 39.7% 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 Antrim County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-66 | 2 |
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 |
Ellsworth Village at a glance
| Population | 363 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 485 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49729) | $77,870 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49729) | $245,822 |
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 Ellsworth Village
How common are truck crashes in Ellsworth Village?
Antrim County has had 127 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ellsworth Village?
Truck crashes in Antrim County peak in December, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ellsworth Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Antrim County since 2015 (5.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Ellsworth Village compared with Michigan?
Antrim County records 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ellsworth Village?
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.