Benton Township, Cheboygan County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Benton Township, Cheboygan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Benton Township, Cheboygan County and Cheboygan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cheboygan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Cheboygan County compares with Michigan
Cheboygan County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cheboygan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cheboygan County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 7% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 40% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 23.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Cheboygan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Cheboygan County: 41.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Cheboygan County has recorded 151 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Benton Township, Cheboygan County since 2015, this page uses Cheboygan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 17.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 58.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.0% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Benton.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Benton Township, Cheboygan County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 41.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cheboygan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cheboygan County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 50 |
| Straits | 14 |
| Riggsville | 8 |
| Levering | 7 |
| US-23 | 5 |
| Black River | 4 |
| Afton | 3 |
| Lincoln | 2 |
Benton Township, Cheboygan County at a glance
| Population | 3,180 |
| Land area | 58.7 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49721) | $61,174 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49721) | $176,184 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cheboygan 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -18% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | +11% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +69% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Benton Township, Cheboygan County
How many truck accidents are there in Benton Township, Cheboygan County?
Cheboygan County has had 151 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton Township, Cheboygan County?
January has the most truck crashes in Cheboygan County, 17.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Benton Township, Cheboygan County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Cheboygan County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Benton Township, Cheboygan County compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 48.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cheboygan County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Benton Township, Cheboygan 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.