Waverly Township, Cheboygan County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waverly Township, Cheboygan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waverly 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 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).
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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Waverly 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%.
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 Waverly happened on SR-66 (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 Waverly 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Waverly Township, Cheboygan County at a glance
| Population | 378 |
| Land area | 48.2 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waverly Township, Cheboygan County
How many truck accidents are there in Waverly 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 Waverly 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 Waverly 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 Waverly Township, Cheboygan County compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Cheboygan County has 48.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Waverly Township, Cheboygan County?
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.