Warner, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warner: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Warner 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.
The headline for Antrim County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
With 18 truck crashes reported in Warner 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
39.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Warner since 2015 were spread across roads: US-131 (2), Alba Hwy (1) and CR-ALBA (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Warner fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Antrim County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 39.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| 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 |
Warner at a glance
| Population | 380 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49730) | $79,679 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49730) | $193,179 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Warner
How many truck accidents are there in Warner?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Antrim County (50 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Warner?
The worst month is December: 15.0% of truck crashes in Antrim County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Warner?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Antrim County since 2015 (5.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Warner compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Antrim County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Warner?
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.