Fife Lake Village, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fife Lake Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fife Lake Village and Kalkaska County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kalkaska County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 121 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kalkaska County compares with Michigan
Kalkaska County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kalkaska County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kalkaska County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Kalkaska County sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Kalkaska County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 121 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kalkaska County since 2015: 44 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Fife Lake Village since 2015; patterns below come from Kalkaska County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-131 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-605 Williamsburg Rd (1), CR-SUMMIT City Rd (1) and SR-131 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Fife Lake Village fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kalkaska County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-131; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 27.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kalkaska County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 4 |
| CR-605 Williamsburg Rd | 1 |
| CR-SUMMIT City Rd | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kalkaska County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 36 |
| Cedar | 9 |
| Boardman | 4 |
| Mile | 4 |
| County Road 571 | 3 |
| County Road 612 | 2 |
| Ingersoll | 2 |
| Rapid City | 2 |
Fife Lake Village at a glance
| Population | 471 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 649 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49680) | $77,216 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49680) | $168,413 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kalkaska 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +9% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | -19% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +69% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fife Lake Village
How many truck accidents are there in Fife Lake Village?
Since 2015, 121 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kalkaska County (44 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fife Lake Village?
Since 2015, US-131 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fife Lake: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fife Lake Village?
The worst month is January: 13.2% of truck crashes in Kalkaska County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fife Lake Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Kalkaska County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fife Lake Village compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 53.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kalkaska County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fife Lake Village?
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.