Gilmore Township, Isabella County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gilmore Township, Isabella County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gilmore 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 |
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).
Isabella County at a glance: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.4%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Isabella County has recorded 275 truck crashes since 2015, with 93 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Gilmore Township, Isabella County since 2015; patterns below come from Isabella County as a whole.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gilmore since 2015: CR-DREW Rd (1), CR-WEIDMAN Rd (1), Stevenson Lake Rd (1) and US-10 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Gilmore Township, Isabella County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-DREW Rd | 1 |
| CR-WEIDMAN Rd | 1 |
| Stevenson Lake Rd | 1 |
| US-10 | 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 |
Gilmore Township, Isabella County at a glance
| Population | 1,357 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48622) | $56,804 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48622) | $137,032 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gilmore Township, Isabella County
How many truck crashes happen in Gilmore Township, Isabella County?
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Isabella County (93 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gilmore Township, Isabella County?
The worst month is June: 10.5% of truck crashes in Isabella County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gilmore Township, Isabella County?
Since 2015, Isabella County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Gilmore Township, Isabella County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
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 Gilmore 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.