Bessemer, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bessemer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bessemer and Gogebic County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gogebic County numbers.
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
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 has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Gogebic County at a glance: 42.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in 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.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Bessemer since 2015, this page uses Gogebic County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.5% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 14.1% of truck crashes.
42.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bessemer since 2015: US-51 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Bessemer fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.9% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 42.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Gogebic County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 2 |
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 |
Bessemer at a glance
| Population | 1,780 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 324 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49911) | $57,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49911) | $107,340 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bessemer
How many truck accidents are there in Bessemer?
Gogebic County has had 64 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 21 people and killing 0.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bessemer?
Truck crashes in Gogebic County peak in February, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bessemer?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Gogebic County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bessemer compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 37.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gogebic County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bessemer?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.