Forest Township, Cheboygan County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Forest Township, Cheboygan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Forest 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
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 |
Cheboygan County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Cheboygan County at a glance: 41.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Police reported 151 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cheboygan County since 2015: 26 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
Forest Township, Cheboygan County had 5 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%).
November through March accounts for 58.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Forest since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Forest Township, Cheboygan County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 41.0% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Forest Township, Cheboygan County at a glance
| Population | 992 |
| Land area | 68.6 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49765) | $57,404 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49765) | $128,673 |
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 Forest Township, Cheboygan County
How many truck accidents are there in Forest Township, Cheboygan County?
151 truck crashes have been reported in Cheboygan County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 26 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Forest Township, Cheboygan County?
Truck crashes in Cheboygan County peak in January, with 17.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Forest Township, Cheboygan County?
Since 2015, Cheboygan County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Forest Township, Cheboygan County compare 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 Forest 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.