Summerfield Township, Clare County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Summerfield Township, Clare County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Summerfield 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 has lower values than Michigan for 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).
What stands out in 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
Summerfield Township, Clare County had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clare County numbers.
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.
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
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Summerfield 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 Summerfield Township, Clare County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 32.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
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 |
Summerfield Township, Clare County at a glance
| Population | 468 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 13 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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Summerfield Township, Clare County
How many truck crashes happen in Summerfield 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 Summerfield Township, Clare County?
January has the most truck crashes in Clare County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Summerfield Township, Clare County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clare County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Summerfield Township, Clare County compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 44.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clare County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Summerfield 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.