Wilson Township, Charlevoix County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilson Township, Charlevoix County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilson 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 |
Charlevoix County sits below Michigan on 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 9.4%, vs 3.2% in 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.
Wilson Township, Charlevoix County had 8 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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-131 leads within 10 miles of Wilson with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-66 (2).
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 Wilson Township, Charlevoix County 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 | 3 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
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 |
Wilson Township, Charlevoix County at a glance
| Population | 1,876 |
| Land area | 34.1 sq mi |
| Density | 55 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 |
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 Wilson Township, Charlevoix County
How many truck accidents are there in Wilson Township, Charlevoix County?
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Charlevoix County (43 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wilson Township, Charlevoix County?
US-131 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wilson since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wilson Township, Charlevoix County?
Truck crashes in Charlevoix County peak in July, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson 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.