Gilmore Township, Benzie County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gilmore Township, Benzie County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gilmore Township, Benzie County 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 sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Benzie County: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Benzie County has recorded 65 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 68 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Gilmore Township, Benzie County since 2015; patterns below come from Benzie County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (21.5%).
37.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gilmore since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-HOMESTEAD Rd (1) and US-31 (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 Gilmore Township, Benzie County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benzie County.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| US-31 | 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 |
Gilmore Township, Benzie County at a glance
| Population | 813 |
| Land area | 7.1 sq mi |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49635) | $72,422 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49635) | $371,635 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gilmore Township, Benzie County
How common are truck crashes in Gilmore Township, Benzie County?
Benzie County has had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gilmore Township, Benzie County?
January has the most truck crashes in Benzie County, 18.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gilmore Township, Benzie County?
Since 2015, Benzie County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gilmore Township, Benzie County compared with Michigan?
Benzie County records 29.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gilmore Township, Benzie County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.