Isabella County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Isabella County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Isabella County compares with Michigan
Isabella County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Isabella County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Isabella County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Isabella County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Isabella County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 275 crashes involving commercial trucks in Isabella County since 2015: 93 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Isabella County happened on CR-DREW Rd (1), CR-SHEPARD Rd (1), CR-WEIDMAN Rd (1) and Stevenson Lake Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 5.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Isabella County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 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 Isabella County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Isabella County) |
|---|---|
| CR-DREW Rd | 1 |
| CR-SHEPARD Rd | 1 |
| CR-WEIDMAN Rd | 1 |
| Stevenson Lake Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Isabella County) |
|---|---|
| Mission | 32 |
| Pickard | 24 |
| Isabella | 18 |
| Remus | 17 |
| Blanchard | 13 |
| Winn | 12 |
| Broomfield | 11 |
| High | 9 |
Isabella County at a glance
| Population | 65,072 |
| Land area | 572.7 sq mi |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,261 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Isabella 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 | 15 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +19% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | -3% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 24 | +40% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Isabella County
ZIP codes in Isabella County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Isabella County
How many truck crashes happen in Isabella County?
275 truck crashes have been reported in Isabella County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 93 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Isabella County?
June has the most truck crashes in Isabella County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Isabella County?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Isabella County since 2015, 5.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Isabella County compare with Michigan?
Isabella County records 36.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Isabella County?
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.