Breitung, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Breitung: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Breitung and Dickinson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dickinson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dickinson County compares with Michigan
Dickinson County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dickinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dickinson County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Dickinson County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Dickinson County at a glance: 31.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Dickinson County has recorded 99 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 42 days.
Breitung had 24 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Dickinson County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 31.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Breitung happened on US-2 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Breitung fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dickinson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- With 31.6% 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
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 Dickinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dickinson County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 30 |
| US-141 | 7 |
| Carpenter | 4 |
| Stephenson | 3 |
| Breitung | 2 |
| Brown | 2 |
| County Road 581 | 2 |
| Breitung Cutoff | 1 |
Breitung at a glance
| Population | 5,890 |
| Land area | 64.1 sq mi |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49801) | $67,337 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49801) | $171,096 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dickinson 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -22% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | -23% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +32% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Breitung
How many truck accidents are there in Breitung?
99 truck crashes have been reported in Dickinson County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 35 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Breitung?
Truck crashes in Dickinson County peak in December, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Breitung?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dickinson County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Breitung compared with Michigan?
Dickinson County records 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Breitung?
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.