Iron River, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Iron River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Iron River 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 |
Iron County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Iron County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 27.6% of the year's total.
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 3 truck crashes reported in Iron River since 2015, this page uses Iron County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (27.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 33.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Iron River happened on CR-BATES Amasa Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Iron County.
Route planning tips for Iron River fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.0% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 33.3% 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
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 |
Iron River at a glance
| Population | 3,017 |
| Land area | 6.7 sq mi |
| Density | 448 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Iron River
How many truck accidents are there in Iron River?
29 truck crashes have been reported in Iron County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 12 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Iron River?
The worst month is November: 27.6% of truck crashes in Iron County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Iron River?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Iron County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Iron River compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Iron County records 21.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Iron River?
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.