Gladwin County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gladwin 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 78 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gladwin County compares with Michigan
Gladwin County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gladwin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gladwin County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 11.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Gladwin County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Michigan on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Gladwin County: October worst month: 16.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Gladwin County has recorded 78 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 57 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (2.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (14.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Gladwin County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Gladwin County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gladwin County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gladwin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gladwin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gladwin County) |
|---|---|
| Bard | 5 |
| Cedar | 3 |
| Chappel Dam | 2 |
| Knox | 2 |
| Tittabawassee | 2 |
| 4Th | 1 |
| Badger | 1 |
| Beaverton | 1 |
Gladwin County at a glance
| Population | 25,995 |
| Land area | 501.8 sq mi |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,640 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gladwin 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -17% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +4% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +35% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gladwin County
ZIP codes in Gladwin County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gladwin County
How many truck crashes happen in Gladwin County?
Gladwin County has had 78 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gladwin County?
The worst month is October: 16.7% of truck crashes in Gladwin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gladwin County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Gladwin County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How does Gladwin County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Gladwin County records 24.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gladwin 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.