Solon Township, Leelanau County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Solon Township, Leelanau County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Solon Township, Leelanau County 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 sits below Michigan on 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.
What stands out in Leelanau County: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Leelanau County has recorded 87 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 54 days.
Only 15 truck crashes were reported in Solon Township, Leelanau County 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (12.6%).
35.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Solon is SR-72, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-633 Silver Lake Rd (1), CR-SOUTH Long Lake Rd (1) and CR-ZIMMER Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Solon Township, Leelanau County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-72; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 35.1% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Leelanau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 2 |
| CR-633 Silver Lake Rd | 1 |
| CR-SOUTH Long Lake Rd | 1 |
| CR-ZIMMER Rd | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
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 |
Solon Township, Leelanau County at a glance
| Population | 1,601 |
| Land area | 26.4 sq mi |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49621) | $95,446 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49621) | $402,247 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Solon Township, Leelanau County
How many truck crashes happen in Solon Township, Leelanau County?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Leelanau County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 15 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Solon Township, Leelanau County?
SR-72 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Solon since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Solon Township, Leelanau County?
Truck crashes in Leelanau County peak in July, with 20.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Solon Township, Leelanau County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leelanau County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Solon Township, Leelanau County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Leelanau County records 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Solon Township, Leelanau County?
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.