Auburn, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Auburn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Auburn and Bay County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bay County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Michigan, Bay County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Auburn: SR-13 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Auburn: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Bay County has recorded 446 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Auburn since 2015; patterns below come from Bay County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for 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
SR-13 leads within 10 miles of Auburn with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-10 (2), 7 Mile Rd (1) and CR-GARFIELD Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Auburn fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bay County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-13, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 3 |
| US-10 | 2 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-GARFIELD Rd | 1 |
| CR-GORDONVILLE Rd | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Auburn at a glance
| Population | 2,046 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,938 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48611) | $87,963 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48611) | $179,544 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Auburn
How many truck accidents are there in Auburn?
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 Auburn?
Since 2015, SR-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Auburn: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Auburn?
October has the most truck crashes in Bay County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Auburn?
Since 2015, Bay County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Auburn compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Bay County has 36.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Auburn?
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.