Bay City, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bay City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bay City 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 |
Bay County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Bay City: SR-13 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bay City since 2015.
Overview
Bay County has recorded 446 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 110 truck crashes reported in Bay City since 2015, this page uses Bay County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-75 (2), SR-25 (2) and US-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Bay City fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 4 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| US-10 | 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 City at a glance
| Population | 32,086 |
| Land area | 10.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,156 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48708) | $50,518 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48708) | $107,931 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 43 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bay City
How common are truck crashes in Bay City?
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 City?
SR-13 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bay City since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bay City?
October has the most truck crashes in Bay County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bay City?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bay County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bay City compare with Michigan?
Bay County records 36.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bay City?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.