Deep River, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deep River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Deep River 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
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). It runs above Michigan on 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 8 truck crashes reported in Deep River since 2015, this page uses Arenac County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Deep River happened on SR-13 (1) and SR-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Deep River fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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 Arenac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
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 |
Deep River at a glance
| Population | 2,078 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 59 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Deep River
How many truck accidents are there in Deep River?
91 truck crashes have been reported in Arenac County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 22 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Deep River?
December has the most truck crashes in Arenac County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Deep River?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Arenac County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Deep River compared with Michigan?
Arenac County records 53.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Deep River?
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.