Sherman Township, Gladwin County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sherman Township, Gladwin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sherman Township, Gladwin County 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 sits below Michigan 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 the month with the most truck crashes: 16.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 78 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gladwin County. They injured 27 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 57 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Sherman Township, Gladwin County since 2015, this page uses Gladwin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Sherman.
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 Sherman Township, Gladwin County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gladwin County.
- With 29.6% 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
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Sherman Township, Gladwin County at a glance
| Population | 1,024 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 29 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 |
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 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 Sherman Township, Gladwin County
How many truck crashes happen in Sherman Township, Gladwin County?
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 Sherman Township, Gladwin County?
The worst month is October: 16.7% of truck crashes in Gladwin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sherman Township, Gladwin County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Gladwin County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Sherman Township, Gladwin County compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Gladwin County has 24.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sherman Township, Gladwin County?
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.