Mastodon, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mastodon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mastodon 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
Police reported 29 crashes involving commercial trucks in Iron County since 2015: 12 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 149 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Mastodon since 2015; patterns below come from Iron County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 27.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (13.8%).
Road surface: 33.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mastodon since 2015 were spread across roads: US-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Iron County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Mastodon 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 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 |
Mastodon at a glance
| Population | 585 |
| Land area | 126.6 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49902) | $39,115 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49902) | $37,465 |
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 Mastodon
How many truck crashes happen in Mastodon?
Since 2015, 29 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Iron County (12 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mastodon?
The worst month is November: 27.6% of truck crashes in Iron County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mastodon?
Since 2015, Iron County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mastodon compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Iron County has 21.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mastodon?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.