Hayes Township, Clare County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hayes Township, Clare County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hayes Township, Clare County and Clare County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clare County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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). It runs above Michigan on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Clare County: 32.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Clare County has recorded 165 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in Hayes Township, Clare County since 2015; patterns below come from Clare County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 32.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hayes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Hayes Township, Clare County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 32.3% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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
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 (Clare County) |
|---|---|
| Cadillac | 19 |
| US-127 | 14 |
| Ludington | 11 |
| Clare | 10 |
| Gladwin | 7 |
| N Us 127 | 7 |
| Surrey | 7 |
| S Us 127 | 6 |
Hayes Township, Clare County at a glance
| Population | 4,705 |
| Land area | 31.3 sq mi |
| Density | 150 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48625) | $43,030 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48625) | $116,603 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hayes Township, Clare County
How many truck accidents are there in Hayes Township, Clare County?
Clare County has had 165 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hayes Township, Clare County?
Truck crashes in Clare County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hayes Township, 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 Hayes Township, Clare County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clare County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hayes Township, Clare 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.