Beaver Township, Bay County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beaver Township, Bay County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beaver Township, Bay County 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.
Beaver Township, Bay County at a glance: SR-13 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Beaver.
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.
Beaver Township, Bay County had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bay County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
SR-13 leads within 10 miles of Beaver with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 7 Mile Rd (1), CR-GARFIELD Rd (1) and CR-GORDONVILLE Rd (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 Beaver Township, Bay County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-GARFIELD Rd | 1 |
| CR-GORDONVILLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-N Sturgeon Rd | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| 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 |
Beaver Township, Bay County at a glance
| Population | 2,691 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 76 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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beaver Township, Bay County
How many truck crashes happen in Beaver Township, Bay County?
Bay County has had 446 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Beaver Township, Bay County?
NHTSA data shows SR-13 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Beaver since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Beaver Township, Bay County?
October has the most truck crashes in Bay County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Beaver Township, Bay County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bay County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Beaver Township, Bay County compared 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 Beaver Township, 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.