Atlantic Mine, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Atlantic Mine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Atlantic Mine and Houghton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Houghton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Houghton County compares with Michigan
Houghton County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Houghton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Houghton County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 43.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Houghton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Houghton County: 43.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 120 crashes involving commercial trucks in Houghton County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Atlantic Mine since 2015, this page uses Houghton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 18.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 56.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 43.1% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Atlantic Mine since 2015: US-41 (2) and SR-26 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Houghton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Atlantic Mine fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- With 43.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment 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 Houghton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Houghton County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 25 |
| Memorial | 8 |
| Hancock | 4 |
| Sharon | 3 |
| Otter Lake Tapiola | 3 |
| Montezuma | 2 |
| Paradise | 2 |
| Razorback | 2 |
Atlantic Mine at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Houghton 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | -12% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | +50% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Atlantic Mine
How many truck accidents are there in Atlantic Mine?
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Houghton County (25 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Atlantic Mine?
Truck crashes in Houghton County peak in January, with 18.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Atlantic Mine?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Houghton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Atlantic Mine compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 26.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Houghton County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Atlantic Mine?
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.