Sherman Township, Huron County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sherman Township, Huron County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sherman 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
Police reported 207 crashes involving commercial trucks in Huron County since 2015: 86 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Sherman Township, Huron County since 2015, this page uses Huron County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 35.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Road surface: 18.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sherman since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-RUTH Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Sherman Township, Huron County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-RUTH 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 |
Sherman Township, Huron County at a glance
| Population | 973 |
| Land area | 44.0 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48470) | $58,594 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48470) | $187,521 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sherman Township, Huron County
How many truck accidents are there in Sherman 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 Sherman Township, Huron County?
Truck crashes in Huron County peak in October, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sherman Township, Huron County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Huron County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sherman Township, Huron County compared 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 Sherman 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.