Monitor, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monitor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monitor 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.
Monitor at a glance: SR-13 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Monitor.
Overview
Since 2015, 446 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bay County. They injured 107 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Monitor had 103 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%).
17.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-75 (3), US-10 (2) and 7 Mile Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Monitor fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 3 |
| US-10 | 2 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-GARFIELD Rd | 1 |
| SR-25 | 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 |
Monitor at a glance
| Population | 10,634 |
| Land area | 36.8 sq mi |
| Density | 289 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48706) | $62,747 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48706) | $155,494 |
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 Monitor
How many truck crashes happen in Monitor?
446 truck crashes have been reported in Bay County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 107 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Monitor?
NHTSA data shows SR-13 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monitor since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Monitor?
October has the most truck crashes in Bay County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Monitor?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bay County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Monitor 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Monitor?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.