McMillan Township, Luce County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McMillan Township, Luce County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McMillan 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
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 |
Compared with Michigan, Luce County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Luce County: January 27.0% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 37 crashes involving commercial trucks in Luce County since 2015: 16 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 125 days in fully reported years.
McMillan Township, Luce County had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Luce County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (27.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 65.6% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 16.2% of truck crashes.
53.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of McMillan since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-448 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Luce County since 2015.
Route planning tips for McMillan Township, Luce County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Luce County.
- 37.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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 Luce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-448 | 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 |
McMillan Township, Luce County at a glance
| Population | 2,377 |
| Land area | 588.8 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49868) | $55,074 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49868) | $94,590 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about McMillan Township, Luce County
How many truck accidents are there in McMillan Township, Luce County?
37 truck crashes have been reported in Luce County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 16 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in McMillan Township, Luce County?
January has the most truck crashes in Luce County, 27.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in McMillan Township, Luce County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Luce County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in McMillan Township, Luce County compared 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 McMillan 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.