Moffatt, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moffatt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moffatt 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).
Arenac County at a glance: 1 in 88 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Arenac County has recorded 91 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 46 days.
Moffatt had 19 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Arenac County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Moffatt since 2015: CR-GREENWOOD Rd (1) and SR-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Moffatt fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Arenac County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- With 25.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-GREENWOOD Rd | 1 |
| SR-30 | 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 |
Moffatt at a glance
| Population | 1,168 |
| Land area | 31.5 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48610) | $59,091 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48610) | $137,883 |
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 Moffatt
How many truck crashes happen in Moffatt?
91 truck crashes have been reported in Arenac County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 22 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Moffatt?
The worst month is December: 12.1% of truck crashes in Arenac County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Moffatt?
Since 2015, Arenac County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Moffatt compared with Michigan?
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 Moffatt?
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.