Adams Township, Arenac County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams Township, Arenac County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Adams Township, Arenac County and Arenac County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Arenac County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 91 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Arenac County compares with Michigan
Arenac County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Arenac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Arenac County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Arenac County has lower values than Michigan for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Arenac County at a glance: 1 in 88 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 91 crashes involving commercial trucks in Arenac County since 2015: 22 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Adams Township, Arenac County since 2015, this page uses Arenac County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.0% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Adams since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Adams Township, Arenac County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Arenac County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 25.0% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Arenac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Arenac County) |
|---|---|
| Huron | 16 |
| I-75 | 14 |
| Main | 5 |
| US-23 | 4 |
| Sterling | 3 |
| Saginaw | 3 |
| Brock | 2 |
| Arenac State | 1 |
Adams Township, Arenac County at a glance
| Population | 555 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48659) | $58,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48659) | $135,181 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Arenac 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | -17% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -4% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 8 | +22% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Adams Township, Arenac County
How common are truck crashes in Adams Township, Arenac County?
Arenac County has had 91 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 22 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Adams Township, Arenac County?
Truck crashes in Arenac County peak in December, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Adams Township, Arenac County?
Since 2015, Arenac County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Adams Township, Arenac County compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 53.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Arenac County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Adams Township, Arenac County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.