Hayes Township, Charlevoix County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hayes Township, Charlevoix County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hayes 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.
The headline for Charlevoix County: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Charlevoix County has recorded 111 truck crashes since 2015, with 43 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
Hayes Township, Charlevoix County had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Charlevoix County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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.
Road surface: 36.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-31 leads within 10 miles of Hayes with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-66 (2), Intertown Rd (1) and US-131 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 9.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Hayes Township, Charlevoix County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.0% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 36.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Charlevoix County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 3 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| Intertown Rd | 1 |
| US-131 | 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 |
Hayes Township, Charlevoix County at a glance
| Population | 2,020 |
| Land area | 30.1 sq mi |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hayes Township, Charlevoix County
How many truck accidents are there in Hayes Township, Charlevoix County?
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Charlevoix County (43 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hayes Township, Charlevoix County?
US-31 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hayes since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hayes Township, Charlevoix County?
Truck crashes in Charlevoix County peak in July, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hayes Township, Charlevoix County?
Since 2015, Charlevoix County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hayes Township, Charlevoix County compare with Michigan?
Charlevoix County records 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hayes 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.