Evangeline, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Evangeline: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Evangeline 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Charlevoix County: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.4%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 111 crashes involving commercial trucks in Charlevoix County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Evangeline since 2015; patterns below come from Charlevoix County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 14.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 36.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Evangeline is US-131, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-66 (2), US-31 (2) and Intertown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 9.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Evangeline fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charlevoix County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-131; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 34.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| Intertown Rd | 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 |
Evangeline at a glance
| Population | 760 |
| Land area | 11.1 sq mi |
| Density | 69 per 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Evangeline
How many truck accidents are there in Evangeline?
Charlevoix County has had 111 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Evangeline?
Since 2015, US-131 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Evangeline: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Evangeline?
The worst month is July: 14.4% of truck crashes in Charlevoix County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Evangeline?
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 Evangeline 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 Evangeline?
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.