Mason Township, Arenac County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mason Township, Arenac County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mason 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Arenac County: 1 in 88 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 91 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Arenac County. They injured 22 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Mason Township, Arenac County since 2015, this page uses Arenac County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
25.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Mason happened on SR-65 (2) and CR-GREENWOOD Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Mason 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 2 |
| CR-GREENWOOD Rd | 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 |
Mason Township, Arenac County at a glance
| Population | 756 |
| Land area | 32.0 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48766) | $56,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48766) | $106,097 |
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. 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 Mason Township, Arenac County
How many truck crashes happen in Mason Township, Arenac County?
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 Mason 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 Mason Township, Arenac County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Arenac County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Mason Township, Arenac County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Arenac County has 53.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mason 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.