Sand Lake, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sand Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sand Lake 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Michigan, Iosco County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for 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 0 truck crashes reported in Sand Lake 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 56.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Sand Lake.
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 Sand Lake fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 24.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment 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
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 (Iosco County) |
|---|---|
| Huron | 12 |
| US-23 | 7 |
| River | 3 |
| Cedar Lake | 2 |
| Hemlock | 2 |
| Lake | 2 |
| Bay | 1 |
| Bischoff | 1 |
Sand Lake at a glance
| Land area | 14.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48748) | $58,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48748) | $161,686 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sand Lake
How many truck accidents are there in Sand Lake?
Iosco County has had 73 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 20 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sand Lake?
The worst month is November: 15.1% of truck crashes in Iosco County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sand Lake?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Iosco County since 2015, 5.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sand Lake compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Iosco County has 23.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sand Lake?
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.