Butman, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Butman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Butman and Gladwin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gladwin County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Michigan, Gladwin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Gladwin County: October 16.7% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 78 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gladwin County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 57 days.
Butman had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Gladwin County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (2.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 14.1% of truck crashes.
29.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Butman happened on SR-30 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Butman fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.6% 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
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 Gladwin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Butman at a glance
| Population | 2,131 |
| Land area | 34.0 sq mi |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48624) | $55,130 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48624) | $164,223 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Butman
How many truck accidents are there in Butman?
Since 2015, 78 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gladwin County (27 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Butman?
October has the most truck crashes in Gladwin County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Butman?
Since 2015, Gladwin County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Butman compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Gladwin County has 24.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Butman?
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.