Clare County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clare County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 165 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clare County compares with Michigan
Clare County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clare County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clare County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Clare County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Clare County: 32.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 165 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clare County. They injured 49 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 52.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.7%).
32.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Clare County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-E Dover Rd (1) and US-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Clare County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 32.3% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Clare County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clare County) |
|---|---|
| CR-E Dover Rd | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clare County) |
|---|---|
| Cadillac | 19 |
| US-127 | 14 |
| Ludington | 11 |
| Clare | 10 |
| Gladwin | 7 |
| N Us 127 | 7 |
| Surrey | 7 |
| S Us 127 | 6 |
Clare County at a glance
| Population | 31,405 |
| Land area | 564.4 sq mi |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,063 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clare 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +7% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | -24% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 16 | +94% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clare County
ZIP codes in Clare County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clare County
How common are truck crashes in Clare County?
165 truck crashes have been reported in Clare County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 49 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clare County?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Clare County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clare County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clare County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Clare County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Clare County records 44.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clare 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.