Tawas, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tawas: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tawas 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. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Iosco County at a glance: 10.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Police reported 73 crashes involving commercial trucks in Iosco County since 2015: 20 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 62 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Tawas since 2015, this page uses Iosco County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 56.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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 Tawas since 2015 were spread across roads: US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 5.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Tawas fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 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 |
Tawas at a glance
| Population | 1,737 |
| Land area | 33.4 sq mi |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48763) | $59,677 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48763) | $163,769 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tawas
How common are truck crashes in Tawas?
73 truck crashes have been reported in Iosco County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 20 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tawas?
November has the most truck crashes in Iosco County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tawas?
Since 2015, Iosco County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Tawas compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Iosco County has 23.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tawas?
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.