Crystal Downs Country Club, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crystal Downs Country Club: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crystal Downs Country Club and Benzie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Benzie County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benzie County compares with Michigan
Benzie County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benzie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benzie County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 37.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 11.9% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Benzie County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Benzie County at a glance: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Benzie County. They injured 15 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 68 days.
Crystal Downs Country Club had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Benzie County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 18.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 1.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 21.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 37.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Crystal Downs Country Club since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-HOMESTEAD Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Crystal Downs Country Club fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 37.3% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Benzie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-HOMESTEAD Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benzie County) |
|---|---|
| Honor | 15 |
| Reynolds | 6 |
| Lake Ann | 4 |
| US-31 | 3 |
| Pioneer | 3 |
| Cadillac | 2 |
| Cinder | 2 |
| Crystal | 2 |
Crystal Downs Country Club at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49628) | $114,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49628) | $269,317 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benzie 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +43% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -15% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +71% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crystal Downs Country Club
How many truck accidents are there in Crystal Downs Country Club?
65 truck crashes have been reported in Benzie County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 15 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Crystal Downs Country Club?
The worst month is January: 18.5% of truck crashes in Benzie County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Crystal Downs Country Club?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Benzie County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Crystal Downs Country Club compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benzie County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Crystal Downs Country Club?
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.