Essexville, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Essexville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Essexville 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Essexville: SR-13 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Essexville.
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 2 truck crashes reported in Essexville since 2015, this page uses Bay County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (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%).
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 trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Essexville fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bay County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 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 |
Essexville at a glance
| Population | 3,302 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,550 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48732) | $57,903 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48732) | $171,851 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Essexville
How many truck crashes happen in Essexville?
446 truck crashes have been reported in Bay County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 107 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Essexville?
Since 2015, SR-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Essexville: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Essexville?
The worst month is October: 11.0% of truck crashes in Bay County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Essexville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Bay County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Essexville compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bay County has 36.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Essexville?
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.