Ellis, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ellis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ellis 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
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. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Cheboygan County: 41.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cheboygan County. They injured 26 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
Ellis had 11 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cheboygan County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 17.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 58.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Ellis happened on CR-STRAITS Hwy (1) and SR-66 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Ellis fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cheboygan County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 41.0% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cheboygan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-STRAITS Hwy | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
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 |
Ellis at a glance
| Population | 575 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49705) | $77,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49705) | $167,764 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ellis
How common are truck crashes in Ellis?
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 Ellis?
Truck crashes in Cheboygan County peak in January, with 17.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ellis?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cheboygan County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ellis 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 Ellis?
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.