Painesdale, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Painesdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Painesdale 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 |
Houghton County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Houghton County: 43.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Houghton County has recorded 120 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Painesdale since 2015; patterns below come from Houghton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 18.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 56.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Painesdale happened on CR-TAPIOLA Rd (2), US-41 (2) and SR-26 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Houghton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Painesdale fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 43.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-TAPIOLA Rd | 2 |
| 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 |
Painesdale at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49963) | $58,958 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49963) | $97,044 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Painesdale
How many truck crashes happen in Painesdale?
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Houghton County (25 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Painesdale?
January has the most truck crashes in Houghton County, 18.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Painesdale?
Since 2015, Houghton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Painesdale compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Houghton County records 26.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Painesdale?
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.