Maple Grove, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maple Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maple Grove 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Benzie County: 6.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Benzie County has recorded 65 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 68 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Maple Grove since 2015, this page uses Benzie County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
Road surface: 37.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-72 (2), CR-633 Silver Lake Rd (1) and CR-SOUTH Long Lake Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Maple Grove fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benzie County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 30.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 37.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Benzie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 4 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| CR-633 Silver Lake Rd | 1 |
| CR-SOUTH Long Lake Rd | 1 |
| CR-ZIMMER Rd | 1 |
| US-41 | 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 |
Maple Grove at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49650) | $87,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49650) | $282,005 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Maple Grove
How many truck crashes happen in Maple Grove?
Benzie County has had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 4.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Maple Grove?
NHTSA data shows US-31 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Maple Grove since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Maple Grove?
The worst month is January: 18.5% of truck crashes in Benzie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Maple Grove?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benzie County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Maple Grove compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 29.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benzie County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Maple Grove?
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.