Erwin, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Erwin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Erwin 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Gogebic County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Michigan on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Gogebic County: 42.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Gogebic County has recorded 64 truck crashes since 2015, with 21 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 68 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Erwin since 2015; patterns below come from Gogebic County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.1%.
November through March accounts for 52.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (14.1%).
Road surface: 42.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Erwin since 2015: US-51 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Erwin fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gogebic County.
- 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 |
Erwin at a glance
| Population | 277 |
| Land area | 47.3 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49959) | $47,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49959) | $67,245 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Erwin
How many truck accidents are there in Erwin?
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gogebic County (21 injured, 0 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Erwin?
February has the most truck crashes in Gogebic County, 15.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Erwin?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Gogebic County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How does Erwin compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Gogebic County has 37.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Erwin?
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.