Sherman Township, Iosco County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sherman Township, Iosco County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sherman Township, Iosco County 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 |
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.
What stands out in Iosco County: 10.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in 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.
Sherman Township, Iosco County had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Iosco County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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.
24.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sherman since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-65 (2), US-23 (1) and Us-N Huron Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Sherman Township, Iosco County 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
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 Iosco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 2 |
| US-23 | 1 |
| Us-N Huron Rd | 1 |
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 |
Sherman Township, Iosco County at a glance
| Population | 438 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48765) | $45,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48765) | $150,533 |
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 Sherman Township, Iosco County
How many truck crashes happen in Sherman Township, Iosco County?
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Iosco County (20 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Sherman Township, Iosco County?
The worst month is November: 15.1% of truck crashes in Iosco County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sherman Township, Iosco County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Iosco County since 2015 (5.5% of truck crashes).
How does Sherman Township, Iosco County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Iosco County records 23.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sherman Township, Iosco County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.