Crawford County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crawford 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
4 of 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Crawford County compares with Michigan
Crawford County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 37.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 24.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Crawford County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Crawford County: 37.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 110 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.8% 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: 37.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location in Crawford County since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Crawford County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 37.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter 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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Crawford County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 21 |
| S Us 127 | 3 |
| N Us 127 | 3 |
| Mile | 3 |
| James | 3 |
| County Road 612 | 3 |
| Industrial | 2 |
| Nelson A Miles | 2 |
Crawford County at a glance
| Population | 13,599 |
| Land area | 556.4 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,837 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +49% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -17% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +91% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Cities, towns & communities in Crawford County
ZIP codes in Crawford County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Crawford County
How many truck crashes happen in Crawford County?
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crawford County (46 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County?
Truck crashes in Crawford County peak in February, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Crawford County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Crawford County compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 69.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Crawford 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.