Mancelona, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mancelona: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mancelona 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Antrim County: 6.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
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.
Only 27 truck crashes were reported in Mancelona 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%.
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in 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
Within this area, US-131 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Alba Hwy (1), Alden Hwy (1) and CR-571 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 5.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Mancelona fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-131; 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
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 | 2 |
| Alba Hwy | 1 |
| Alden Hwy | 1 |
| CR-571 | 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 |
Mancelona at a glance
| Population | 1,391 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,387 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49659) | $62,308 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49659) | $163,161 |
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 Mancelona
How common are truck crashes in Mancelona?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Antrim County (50 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mancelona?
NHTSA data shows US-131 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mancelona since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mancelona?
Truck crashes in Antrim County peak in December, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mancelona?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Antrim County since 2015 (5.5% of truck crashes).
How does Mancelona compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Antrim County has 43.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mancelona?
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.