South Range, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Range: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Range 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 sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Houghton County: 43.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Houghton County. They injured 25 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in South Range since 2015, this page uses Houghton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 18.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 56.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.2% of truck crashes.
43.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Range since 2015 were spread across roads: US-41 (2) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Houghton County.
Route planning tips for South Range fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Houghton County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 43.1% 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 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 |
South Range at a glance
| Population | 753 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,069 per 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 South Range
How many truck accidents are there in South Range?
120 truck crashes have been reported in Houghton County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 25 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in South Range?
January has the most truck crashes in Houghton County, 18.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Range?
Since 2015, Houghton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in South Range compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Houghton County has 26.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in South Range?
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.