Bingham Township, Huron County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bingham Township, Huron County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bingham Township, Huron County and Huron County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Huron County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 207 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Huron County compares with Michigan
Huron County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Huron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Huron County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 16.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Huron County sits below Michigan on in rain, sleet or snow, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Huron County at a glance: 4.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Huron County has recorded 207 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Bingham Township, Huron County since 2015, this page uses Huron County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 35.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.0% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Bingham happened on CR-SEBEWAING Rd (1), SR-53 (1) and Verona Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Bingham Township, Huron County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Huron County.
- 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 Huron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-SEBEWAING Rd | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| Verona Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Huron County) |
|---|---|
| Van Dyke | 20 |
| Unionville | 15 |
| Sebewaing | 15 |
| Pigeon | 7 |
| Pinnebog | 6 |
| Caseville | 6 |
| Kinde | 5 |
| Bay Port | 5 |
Bingham Township, Huron County at a glance
| Population | 1,614 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48475) | $61,719 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48475) | $161,240 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Huron 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +24% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | +44% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +28% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bingham Township, Huron County
How many truck accidents are there in Bingham Township, Huron County?
207 truck crashes have been reported in Huron County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 86 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bingham Township, Huron County?
October has the most truck crashes in Huron County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bingham Township, Huron County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Huron County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bingham Township, Huron County compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Huron County has 59.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bingham Township, Huron County?
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.