Chandler Township, Charlevoix County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chandler Township, Charlevoix County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chandler Township, Charlevoix County 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Charlevoix County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Michigan on 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Chandler Township, Charlevoix County since 2015, this page uses Charlevoix County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 53.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Chandler is US-131, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-THUMB Lake (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 9.0%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Chandler Township, Charlevoix County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-131; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 34.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- With 36.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Charlevoix County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 4 |
| CR-THUMB Lake | 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 |
Chandler Township, Charlevoix County at a glance
| Population | 280 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49713) | $82,563 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49713) | $240,462 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Chandler Township, Charlevoix County
How many truck accidents are there in Chandler Township, Charlevoix County?
Charlevoix County has had 111 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Chandler Township, Charlevoix County?
US-131 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Chandler since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chandler Township, Charlevoix County?
July has the most truck crashes in Charlevoix County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Chandler Township, Charlevoix County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Charlevoix County since 2015 (9.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Chandler Township, Charlevoix County compared 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 Chandler Township, Charlevoix County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.