Marion Township, Charlevoix County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion Township, Charlevoix County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marion 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Charlevoix County at a glance: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 3.2% across 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.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Marion Township, Charlevoix County since 2015, this page uses Charlevoix County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Marion happened on SR-66 (2) and US-31 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Marion Township, Charlevoix County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charlevoix County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-66 | 2 |
| 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 |
Marion Township, Charlevoix County at a glance
| Population | 1,655 |
| Land area | 25.6 sq mi |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49720) | $77,603 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49720) | $294,944 |
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 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 Marion Township, Charlevoix County
How many truck accidents are there in Marion Township, Charlevoix County?
Charlevoix County has had 111 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Marion Township, Charlevoix County?
July has the most truck crashes in Charlevoix County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Marion Township, Charlevoix County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Charlevoix County since 2015 (9.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Marion 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Marion Township, Charlevoix County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.