Grant Township, Cheboygan County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grant Township, Cheboygan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grant 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 |
Cheboygan County sits below Michigan on 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).
The headline for Cheboygan County: 41.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Cheboygan County has recorded 151 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Grant Township, Cheboygan County since 2015, this page uses Cheboygan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 58.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
41.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Grant.
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 Grant Township, Cheboygan County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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
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 |
Grant Township, Cheboygan County at a glance
| Population | 825 |
| Land area | 48.8 sq mi |
| Density | 17 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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grant Township, Cheboygan County
How many truck accidents are there in Grant Township, Cheboygan County?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cheboygan County (26 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Grant Township, Cheboygan County?
Truck crashes in Cheboygan County peak in January, with 17.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Grant Township, Cheboygan County?
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 Grant Township, Cheboygan County compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Cheboygan County has 48.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Grant Township, Cheboygan County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.