Lakefield Township, Luce County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lakefield Township, Luce County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lakefield Township, Luce County and Luce County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Luce County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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.
Luce County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 125 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Lakefield Township, Luce County since 2015, this page uses Luce County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 27.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 65.6% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (16.2%).
53.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Lakefield since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Luce County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Lakefield Township, Luce County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 37.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 53.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Lakefield Township, Luce County at a glance
| Population | 1,094 |
| Land area | 63.2 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49853) | $54,563 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49853) | $190,308 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lakefield Township, Luce County
How many truck crashes happen in Lakefield Township, Luce County?
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Luce County (16 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lakefield Township, Luce County?
January has the most truck crashes in Luce County, 27.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lakefield Township, 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 Lakefield Township, 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 Lakefield Township, 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.