Garfield Township, Bay County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garfield Township, Bay County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Garfield 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Bay County: 2.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
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.
Garfield 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
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Garfield since 2015 were spread across roads: I-75 (2), SR-13 (2), 7 Mile Rd (1) and CR-N Sturgeon 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 Garfield Township, Bay County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most 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) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-N Sturgeon 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 |
Garfield Township, Bay County at a glance
| Population | 1,689 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48634) | $87,992 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48634) | $167,925 |
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 Garfield Township, Bay County
How common are truck crashes in Garfield Township, Bay County?
446 truck crashes have been reported in Bay County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 107 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Garfield Township, Bay County?
Truck crashes in Bay County peak in October, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Garfield Township, Bay County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bay County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Garfield Township, Bay County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
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 Garfield 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.