Kasson, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kasson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kasson and Leelanau County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Leelanau County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leelanau County compares with Michigan
Leelanau County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leelanau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leelanau County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.16 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 47% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 9.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Leelanau County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Leelanau County at a glance: 6.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Leelanau County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Kasson since 2015; patterns below come from Leelanau County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (20.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (1.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 35.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kasson since 2015: SR-72 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Kasson fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 35.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Leelanau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leelanau County) |
|---|---|
| Traverse | 16 |
| West Bay Shore | 10 |
| Center | 4 |
| Manitou | 4 |
| West Bayshore | 4 |
| Kasson | 3 |
| Bugai | 2 |
| Coleman | 2 |
Kasson at a glance
| Population | 1,684 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49664) | $77,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49664) | $474,674 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leelanau 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +56% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +13% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +59% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kasson
How many truck crashes happen in Kasson?
Leelanau County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kasson?
Truck crashes in Leelanau County peak in July, with 20.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kasson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Leelanau County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Kasson compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Leelanau County has 29.4 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kasson?
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.