Gogebic County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gogebic 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
3 of 64 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Gogebic County compares with Michigan
Gogebic County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gogebic County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gogebic County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 15.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Gogebic County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Gogebic County: 42.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gogebic County. They injured 21 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 14.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 42.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location in Gogebic County since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Gogebic County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 33.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 42.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Gogebic County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Gogebic County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gogebic County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 19 |
| Cloverland | 7 |
| Lead | 4 |
| Lake | 2 |
| Putnam | 2 |
| Sunday Lake | 2 |
| Ascherman | 1 |
| Ayer St | 1 |
Gogebic County at a glance
| Population | 14,217 |
| Land area | 1,102.1 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,516 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gogebic 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 5 | +7% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -33% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +104% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Cities, towns & communities in Gogebic County
ZIP codes in Gogebic County
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Questions fleets ask about Gogebic County
How many truck crashes happen in Gogebic County?
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gogebic County (21 injured, 0 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Gogebic County?
Truck crashes in Gogebic County peak in February, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gogebic County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Gogebic County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How does Gogebic County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Gogebic County records 37.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gogebic 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.