Bay County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bay 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
13 of 446 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bay County compares with Michigan
Bay County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bay County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Bay County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Bay County: SR-13 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Bay County.
Overview
Since 2015, 446 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bay County. They injured 107 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
17.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Bay County is SR-13, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-75 (3), SR-25 (2) and US-10 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Bay County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Bay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bay County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 4 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| US-10 | 2 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-GARFIELD Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bay County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 49 |
| Wilder | 26 |
| Euclid | 22 |
| Huron | 18 |
| Mile | 17 |
| Center | 16 |
| W Us 10 | 13 |
| US-10 | 11 |
Bay County at a glance
| Population | 102,651 |
| Land area | 442.4 sq mi |
| Density | 232 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,312 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bay 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 | 35 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 33 | -7% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 26 | -20% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 43 | +62% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bay County
ZIP codes in Bay County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bay County
How many truck crashes happen in Bay County?
Since 2015, 446 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bay County (107 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bay County?
NHTSA data shows SR-13 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Bay County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bay County?
The worst month is October: 11.0% of truck crashes in Bay County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bay County?
Since 2015, Bay County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bay County compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 36.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bay County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bay 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.