Sheridan Township, Clare County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sheridan Township, Clare County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sheridan 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
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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 165 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clare County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Sheridan Township, Clare County since 2015; patterns below come from Clare County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.3% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Sheridan happened on CR-E Dover Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Sheridan Township, Clare County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 32.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clare County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-E Dover Rd | 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 |
Sheridan Township, Clare County at a glance
| Population | 1,621 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48617) | $58,321 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48617) | $155,974 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Sheridan Township, Clare County
How common are truck crashes in Sheridan Township, Clare County?
165 truck crashes have been reported in Clare County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 49 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sheridan Township, Clare County?
Truck crashes in Clare County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sheridan 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 do truck crashes in Sheridan Township, Clare County compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 44.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clare County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sheridan Township, Clare 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.