Bay de Noc, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bay de Noc: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bay de Noc and Delta County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Delta County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delta County compares with Michigan
Delta County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delta County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Delta County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Delta County at a glance: 4.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Delta County has recorded 202 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
Bay de Noc had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Delta County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Bay de Noc happened on Lake Shore Dr (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Bay de Noc fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delta County.
- 28.6% 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 Delta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Lake Shore Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delta County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 60 |
| Lincoln | 22 |
| US-41 | 14 |
| 30Th | 6 |
| 18Th | 4 |
| US-2741 | 3 |
| Danforth | 3 |
| County 426 M.5 | 3 |
Bay de Noc at a glance
| Population | 298 |
| Land area | 67.7 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49894) | $93,828 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49894) | $146,238 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delta 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | -8% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | +1% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bay de Noc
How many truck crashes happen in Bay de Noc?
202 truck crashes have been reported in Delta County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 53 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bay de Noc?
Truck crashes in Delta County peak in January, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bay de Noc?
Since 2015, Delta County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Bay de Noc compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Delta County has 46.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bay de Noc?
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.