Watersmeet, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Watersmeet: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Watersmeet 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
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 |
Compared with Michigan, Gogebic County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Gogebic County: 42.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Police reported 64 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gogebic County since 2015: 21 people were injured and 0 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 68 days in fully reported years.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Watersmeet since 2015; patterns below come from Gogebic County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 52.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in 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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Watersmeet.
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 Watersmeet 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.
- 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 Gogebic 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 (Gogebic County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 19 |
| Cloverland | 7 |
| Lead | 4 |
| Lake | 2 |
| Putnam | 2 |
| Sunday Lake | 2 |
| Ascherman | 1 |
| Ayer St | 1 |
Watersmeet at a glance
| Population | 1,470 |
| Land area | 9.2 sq mi |
| Density | 160 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49969) | $67,188 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49969) | $247,806 |
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 Watersmeet
How many truck accidents are there in Watersmeet?
64 truck crashes have been reported in Gogebic County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 21 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Watersmeet?
February has the most truck crashes in Gogebic County, 15.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Watersmeet?
Since 2015, Gogebic County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Watersmeet compare with Michigan?
Gogebic County records 37.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Watersmeet?
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.