Kinross, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kinross: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kinross and Chippewa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chippewa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chippewa County compares with Michigan
Chippewa County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chippewa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chippewa County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 53.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 66.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Chippewa County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Chippewa County: 53.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chippewa County. They injured 43 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
Kinross had 13 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Chippewa County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 66.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 53.1% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kinross since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-63 Mackinac Trl (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Kinross fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chippewa County.
- 53.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Chippewa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-63 Mackinac Trl | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chippewa County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 13 |
| Mackinac | 10 |
| Mile | 5 |
| Easterday | 4 |
| Ashmun | 3 |
| Lakeshore | 2 |
| Meridian | 2 |
| Ontario | 2 |
Kinross at a glance
| Population | 6,674 |
| Land area | 119.7 sq mi |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49715) | $63,494 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49715) | $157,348 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chippewa 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +7% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | -21% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 11 | +62% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 11 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kinross
How many truck crashes happen in Kinross?
123 truck crashes have been reported in Chippewa County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 43 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kinross?
January has the most truck crashes in Chippewa County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kinross?
Since 2015, Chippewa County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Kinross compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chippewa County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kinross?
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.