Lincoln Township, Arenac County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Township, Arenac County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln 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
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 sits below Michigan on 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).
The headline for Arenac County: 1 in 88 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 91 crashes involving commercial trucks in Arenac County since 2015: 22 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Lincoln 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.0% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2015 were spread across roads: I-75 (1) and SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Lincoln Township, Arenac County 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Arenac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 1 |
| SR-13 | 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 |
Lincoln Township, Arenac County at a glance
| Population | 948 |
| Land area | 21.0 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48658) | $53,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48658) | $122,163 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln Township, Arenac County
How many truck crashes happen in Lincoln Township, Arenac County?
91 truck crashes have been reported in Arenac County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 22 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lincoln Township, Arenac County?
The worst month is December: 12.1% of truck crashes in Arenac County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Township, Arenac County compare with Michigan?
Arenac County records 53.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln Township, Arenac County?
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.