Sims, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sims: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sims 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Arenac County is lower 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).
The headline for Arenac County: 1 in 88 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 91 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Arenac County. They injured 22 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Sims since 2015; patterns below come from Arenac County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sims since 2015 were spread across roads: US-23 (1) and Us-N Huron Rd (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 Sims 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.
- 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 1 |
| Us-N Huron 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 |
Sims at a glance
| Population | 986 |
| Land area | 11.5 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48703) | $64,792 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48703) | $176,147 |
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 Sims
How many truck accidents are there in Sims?
Since 2015, 91 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Arenac County (22 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sims?
The worst month is December: 12.1% of truck crashes in Arenac County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sims?
Since 2015, Arenac County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Sims compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 53.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Arenac County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sims?
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.