Baraga County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baraga County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Baraga County compares with Michigan
Baraga County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baraga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baraga County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Baraga County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Baraga County at a glance: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 47 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Baraga County. They injured 22 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 98 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 19.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
34.2% 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 in Baraga County happened on US-41 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Baraga County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 36.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- With 34.2% 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 Baraga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Baraga County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baraga County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 33 |
| US-141 | 3 |
| Buckland | 1 |
| L Anse | 1 |
| Mead | 1 |
| Michigan | 1 |
| Peterson | 1 |
| Skanee | 1 |
Baraga County at a glance
| Population | 8,169 |
| Land area | 898.4 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,164 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baraga 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +17% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 2 | -56% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +67% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 4 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Baraga County
ZIP codes in Baraga County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Baraga County
How many truck crashes happen in Baraga County?
47 truck crashes have been reported in Baraga County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 22 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Baraga County?
The worst month is October: 19.1% of truck crashes in Baraga County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Baraga County?
Since 2015, Baraga County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Baraga County compared with Michigan?
Baraga County records 45.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Baraga County?
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.