Torch Lake Township, Antrim County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Torch Lake Township, Antrim County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Torch Lake Township, Antrim County 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 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 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Antrim County. They injured 50 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
Torch Lake Township, Antrim County had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Antrim County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (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.
Road surface: 39.7% 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 Torch Lake happened on US-31 (2); no road leads clearly.
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 Torch Lake Township, Antrim County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 39.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-31 | 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 |
Torch Lake Township, Antrim County at a glance
| Population | 1,266 |
| Land area | 15.1 sq mi |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49648) | $93,272 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49648) | $658,151 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Torch Lake Township, Antrim County
How common are truck crashes in Torch Lake Township, Antrim County?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Antrim County (50 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Torch Lake Township, Antrim County?
The worst month is December: 15.0% of truck crashes in Antrim County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Torch Lake Township, Antrim County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Antrim County since 2015, 5.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Torch Lake Township, Antrim County compared with Michigan?
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 Torch Lake Township, Antrim County?
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.