Colfax Township, Huron County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colfax Township, Huron County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Colfax 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Huron County at a glance: 4.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 207 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Huron County. They injured 86 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Colfax Township, Huron County had 16 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Huron County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
18.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Colfax happened on CR-SEBEWAING Rd (1), SR-53 (1) and Verona Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Colfax Township, Huron County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
Colfax Township, Huron County at a glance
| Population | 1,723 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48413) | $58,346 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48413) | $155,930 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Colfax Township, Huron County
How many truck accidents are there in Colfax Township, Huron County?
Huron County has had 207 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Colfax Township, Huron County?
Truck crashes in Huron County peak in October, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Colfax Township, Huron County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Huron County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Colfax Township, Huron County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Huron County records 59.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Colfax 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.