Twining, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Twining: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Twining 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).
The headline for Arenac County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Twining 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%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Twining since 2015: SR-65 (2). No single road stands out.
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 Twining fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 2 |
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 |
Twining at a glance
| Population | 142 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 146 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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Twining
How common are truck crashes in Twining?
Arenac County has had 91 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 22 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Twining?
Truck crashes in Arenac County peak in December, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Twining?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Arenac County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Twining compared with Michigan?
Arenac County records 53.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Twining?
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.