Littlefield, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Littlefield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Littlefield and Emmet County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Emmet County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 143 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Emmet County compares with Michigan
Emmet County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Emmet County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Emmet County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 8.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 58% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Emmet County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Emmet County at a glance: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.5%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 143 crashes involving commercial trucks in Emmet County since 2015: 42 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Littlefield since 2015; patterns below come from Emmet County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 26.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Littlefield happened on CR-MITCHELL Rd (1), CR-STRAITS Hwy (1) and US-31 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 9.1%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Littlefield fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 26.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Emmet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-MITCHELL Rd | 1 |
| CR-STRAITS Hwy | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Emmet County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 30 |
| US-131 | 13 |
| Charlevoix | 11 |
| Mitchell | 9 |
| Conway | 4 |
| Pickerel Lake | 4 |
| Pleasantview | 4 |
| Spring | 4 |
Littlefield at a glance
| Population | 3,220 |
| Land area | 21.7 sq mi |
| Density | 148 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49706) | $76,906 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49706) | $247,624 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Emmet 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 11 | +14% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | -32% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | +97% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Littlefield
How many truck accidents are there in Littlefield?
143 truck crashes have been reported in Emmet County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 42 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Littlefield?
The worst month is February: 12.6% of truck crashes in Emmet County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Littlefield?
Since 2015, Emmet County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Littlefield compared with Michigan?
Emmet County records 36.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Littlefield?
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.