Advance, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Advance: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Advance and Charlevoix County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Charlevoix County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Charlevoix County compares with Michigan
Charlevoix County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charlevoix County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charlevoix County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.8% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 8.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 59% below the state |
Charlevoix County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Charlevoix County at a glance: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.4%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Charlevoix County. They injured 43 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Advance since 2015; patterns below come from Charlevoix County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 14.4% of truck crashes.
36.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
US-131 leads within 10 miles of Advance with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-66 (2), Intertown Rd (1) and US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 9.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Advance fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charlevoix County.
- Check whether your routes use US-131, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 34.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 36.8% 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
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 Charlevoix County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 4 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| Intertown Rd | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Charlevoix County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 20 |
| US-31 | 15 |
| Bridge | 8 |
| Petoskey | 3 |
| Boyne City | 3 |
| Boyne | 3 |
| Burgess | 2 |
| Ellsworth | 2 |
Advance at a glance
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49712) | $74,033 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49712) | $294,746 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charlevoix 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +13% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | +13% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +41% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Advance
How many truck accidents are there in Advance?
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Charlevoix County (43 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Advance?
Since 2015, US-131 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Advance: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Advance?
July has the most truck crashes in Charlevoix County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Advance?
Since 2015, Charlevoix County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Advance compare with Michigan?
Charlevoix County records 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Advance?
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.