Lake Township, Huron County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Township, Huron County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Huron County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Lake Township, Huron County since 2015; patterns below come from Huron County as a whole.
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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake since 2015.
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 Lake Township, Huron County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Huron County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Lake Township, Huron County at a glance
| Population | 643 |
| Land area | 20.5 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48725) | $60,298 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48725) | $178,433 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Lake Township, Huron County
How common are truck crashes in Lake Township, Huron County?
Huron County has had 207 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lake Township, Huron County?
Truck crashes in Huron County peak in October, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lake Township, Huron County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Huron County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lake 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 Lake Township, Huron County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.