Crystal Falls, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crystal Falls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crystal Falls and Iron County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Iron County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 29 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Iron County compares with Michigan
Iron County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iron County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Iron County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Iron County: November worst month: 27.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Iron County has recorded 29 truck crashes since 2015, with 12 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 149 days in fully reported years.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Crystal Falls since 2015, this page uses Iron County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 27.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.4%.
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.3% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Crystal Falls since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-BATES Amasa Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Iron County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Crystal Falls fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iron County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.0% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.3% 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 Iron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-BATES Amasa Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iron County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 10 |
| US-141 | 4 |
| Andreski Plat | 1 |
| Bates Amasa | 1 |
| County Road 424 | 1 |
| Crystal | 1 |
| Hunter | 1 |
| Long Lake | 1 |
Crystal Falls at a glance
| Population | 1,601 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 458 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49920) | $63,605 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49920) | $134,105 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iron 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | -35% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -4% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +5% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crystal Falls
How common are truck crashes in Crystal Falls?
Since 2015, 29 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Iron County (12 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Crystal Falls?
November has the most truck crashes in Iron County, 27.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Crystal Falls?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Iron County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Crystal Falls compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Iron County has 21.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Crystal Falls?
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.