Walloon Lake, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walloon Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Walloon Lake 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.
What stands out in Charlevoix County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Walloon Lake 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%).
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 36.8% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-131 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-31 (2), CR-MITCHELL Rd (1) 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 Walloon Lake 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.0% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- With 36.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-MITCHELL Rd | 1 |
| 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 |
Walloon Lake at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49796) | $87,434 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Walloon Lake
How common are truck crashes in Walloon Lake?
111 truck crashes have been reported in Charlevoix County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 43 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Walloon Lake?
US-131 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Walloon Lake since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Walloon Lake?
Truck crashes in Charlevoix County peak in July, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Walloon Lake?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Charlevoix County since 2015, 9.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Walloon Lake compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Charlevoix County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Walloon Lake?
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.