Burleigh, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burleigh: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burleigh and Iosco County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Iosco County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 73 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Iosco County compares with Michigan
Iosco County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iosco County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iosco County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 5.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Iosco County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Iosco County at a glance: 10.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Iosco County has recorded 73 truck crashes since 2015, with 20 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 62 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Burleigh since 2015, this page uses Iosco County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 56.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Burleigh since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-65 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 5.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Burleigh fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iosco County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Iosco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iosco County) |
|---|---|
| Huron | 12 |
| US-23 | 7 |
| River | 3 |
| Cedar Lake | 2 |
| Hemlock | 2 |
| Lake | 2 |
| Bay | 1 |
| Bischoff | 1 |
Burleigh at a glance
| Population | 733 |
| Land area | 34.6 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48770) | $49,957 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48770) | $107,059 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iosco 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 7 | +53% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -43% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +34% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burleigh
How many truck crashes happen in Burleigh?
Iosco County has had 73 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 20 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Burleigh?
November has the most truck crashes in Iosco County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Burleigh?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Iosco County since 2015 (5.5% of truck crashes).
How does Burleigh compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 23.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Iosco County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Burleigh?
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.