Luce County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Luce County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Luce County compares with Michigan
Luce County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Luce County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Luce County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 53.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 65.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 15.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Luce County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Luce County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 27.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Luce County has recorded 37 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 125 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 27.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 65.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 16.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 53.1% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Luce County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-448 (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Luce County.
Route planning tips for Luce County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 53.1% 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
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 Luce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Luce County) |
|---|---|
| CR-448 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Luce County) |
|---|---|
| County Road 403 North | 2 |
| County Rd 428 | 1 |
| County Road 405 | 1 |
| County Road 405 North | 1 |
| County Road 407 | 1 |
| County Road 415 | 1 |
| County Road 98 | 1 |
| Mcmillan | 1 |
Luce County at a glance
| Population | 6,328 |
| Land area | 899.1 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,966 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Luce 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -20% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | -34% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +59% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Luce County
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Questions fleets ask about Luce County
How common are truck crashes in Luce County?
Luce County has had 37 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 16 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Luce County?
January has the most truck crashes in Luce County, 27.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Luce County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Luce County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Luce County compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 46.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Luce County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Luce County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.