Mentor Township, Cheboygan County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mentor Township, Cheboygan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mentor 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 |
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).
Cheboygan County at a glance: 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.
Mentor Township, Cheboygan County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cheboygan County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.0%.
November through March accounts for 58.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Mentor happened on CR-STRAITS Hwy (1) and US-31 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Mentor 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| US-31 | 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 |
Mentor Township, Cheboygan County at a glance
| Population | 863 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49799) | $58,235 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49799) | $174,625 |
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 Mentor Township, Cheboygan County
How many truck accidents are there in Mentor Township, Cheboygan County?
Cheboygan County has had 151 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mentor 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 Mentor Township, Cheboygan County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Cheboygan County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does Mentor Township, Cheboygan County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Cheboygan County records 48.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mentor 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.