South Boardman, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Boardman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Boardman 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 has lower values than Michigan for 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Kalkaska County has recorded 121 truck crashes since 2015, with 44 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in South Boardman since 2015, this page uses Kalkaska County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in October (2.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
27.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
US-131 leads within 10 miles of South Boardman with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-605 Williamsburg Rd (1) and US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for South Boardman fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kalkaska County.
- Check whether your routes use US-131, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 27.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kalkaska County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 3 |
| CR-605 Williamsburg Rd | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 |
South Boardman at a glance
| Land area | 3.3 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Boardman
How many truck crashes happen in South Boardman?
Kalkaska County has had 121 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 44 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in South Boardman?
Since 2015, US-131 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Boardman: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Boardman?
January has the most truck crashes in Kalkaska County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South Boardman?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kalkaska County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does South Boardman compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Kalkaska County records 53.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in South Boardman?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.