Fremont Township, Isabella County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fremont Township, Isabella County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fremont Township, Isabella County and Isabella County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Isabella County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Michigan, Isabella County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Fremont Township, Isabella County had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Isabella County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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.
17.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Fremont happened on SR-46 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 5.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Fremont Township, Isabella County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Isabella County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Isabella County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-46 | 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 |
Fremont Township, Isabella County at a glance
| Population | 1,508 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48896) | $136,136 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48896) | $180,600 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fremont Township, Isabella County
How many truck accidents are there in Fremont Township, Isabella County?
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Isabella County (93 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Fremont Township, Isabella County?
June has the most truck crashes in Isabella County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fremont Township, 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 Fremont Township, Isabella County compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 36.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Isabella County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fremont Township, 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.