Ramsay, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ramsay: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ramsay 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 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
Gogebic County has recorded 64 truck crashes since 2015, with 21 people injured and 0 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 68 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Ramsay since 2015, this page uses Gogebic County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.5% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (14.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 42.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ramsay since 2015 were spread across roads: US-51 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Ramsay fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gogebic County.
- Morning starts matter: 33.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 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 |
Ramsay at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ramsay
How many truck accidents are there in Ramsay?
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gogebic County (21 injured, 0 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ramsay?
The worst month is February: 15.6% of truck crashes in Gogebic County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ramsay?
Since 2015, Gogebic County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ramsay compared with Michigan?
Gogebic County records 37.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ramsay?
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.