Pentland, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pentland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pentland 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.
Luce County at a glance: January worst month: 27.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 37 crashes involving commercial trucks in Luce County since 2015: 16 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 125 days.
With 21 truck crashes reported in Pentland since 2015, this page uses Luce County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (16.2%).
Road surface: 53.1% 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 Pentland since 2015: CR-448 (1) and SR-28 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Luce County.
Route planning tips for Pentland fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Luce County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Pentland at a glance
| Population | 2,694 |
| Land area | 106.8 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49827) | $46,827 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49827) | $145,065 |
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 Pentland
How many truck crashes happen in Pentland?
37 truck crashes have been reported in Luce County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 16 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pentland?
The worst month is January: 27.0% of truck crashes in Luce County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pentland?
Since 2015, Luce County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Pentland compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Luce County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pentland?
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.