Marathon, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marathon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marathon and Lapeer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lapeer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 479 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lapeer County compares with Michigan
Lapeer County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lapeer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Lapeer County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lapeer County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 10.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 479 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lapeer County since 2015: 132 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Marathon had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lapeer County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Marathon happened on SR-24 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Marathon fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lapeer County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lapeer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lapeer County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 61 |
| Van Dyke | 51 |
| Lapeer | 40 |
| Main | 39 |
| Vandyke | 27 |
| Cedar | 17 |
| Newark | 9 |
| Burnside | 9 |
Marathon at a glance
| Population | 4,433 |
| Land area | 33.0 sq mi |
| Density | 134 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48464) | $81,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48464) | $204,190 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lapeer 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 | 36 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 41 | +14% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 28 | -31% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 43 | +51% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marathon
How many truck crashes happen in Marathon?
Since 2015, 479 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lapeer County (132 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marathon?
January has the most truck crashes in Lapeer County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marathon?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lapeer County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Marathon compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Lapeer County has 45.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marathon?
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.