Wilber, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilber: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilber 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 has lower values than Michigan for 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 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.
Wilber 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
Truck crashes peak in November (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (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.
Road surface: 24.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wilber since 2015 were spread across roads: US-23 (2).
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 Wilber fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 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 |
Wilber at a glance
| Population | 723 |
| Land area | 72.4 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48730) | $49,823 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48730) | $158,275 |
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 Wilber
How many truck accidents are there in Wilber?
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Iosco County (20 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Wilber?
Truck crashes in Iosco County peak in November, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wilber?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Iosco County since 2015, 5.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wilber compared 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 Wilber?
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.