Winsor, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winsor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winsor 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Huron County is lower 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.
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 12 truck crashes reported in Winsor 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.
Road surface: 18.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Winsor happened on CR-MAXWELL 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 Winsor 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-MAXWELL 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 |
Winsor at a glance
| Population | 1,907 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48755) | $61,964 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48755) | $171,816 |
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 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 Winsor
How many truck crashes happen in Winsor?
207 truck crashes have been reported in Huron County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 86 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Winsor?
The worst month is October: 16.4% of truck crashes in Huron County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Winsor?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Huron County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Winsor compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Huron County records 59.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Winsor?
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.