Ford River, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ford River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ford River 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Delta County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Delta County at a glance: 4.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Delta County. They injured 53 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
Only 20 truck crashes were reported in Ford River since 2015; patterns below come from Delta County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.4% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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 Ford River happened on SR-35 (2) and 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 Ford River fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delta County.
- With 28.6% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 2 |
| 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 |
Ford River at a glance
| Population | 2,018 |
| Land area | 64.8 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49807) | $75,329 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49807) | $185,402 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ford River
How common are truck crashes in Ford River?
202 truck crashes have been reported in Delta County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 53 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ford River?
Truck crashes in Delta County peak in January, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ford River?
Since 2015, Delta County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ford River compared with Michigan?
Delta County records 46.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ford River?
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.