Garfield Township, Mackinac County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garfield Township, Mackinac County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Garfield Township, Mackinac County and Mackinac County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mackinac County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 132 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mackinac County compares with Michigan
Mackinac County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mackinac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mackinac County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Mackinac County sits below Michigan on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Mackinac County: January 18.9% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 132 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mackinac County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
Only 25 truck crashes were reported in Garfield Township, Mackinac County since 2015; patterns below come from Mackinac County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 18.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 33.9% 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 Garfield since 2015: US-2 (2) and SR-28 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Garfield Township, Mackinac County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.9% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Mackinac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mackinac County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 59 |
| I-75 | 13 |
| Huron Shore | 4 |
| State | 3 |
| Hiawatha | 3 |
| Country | 2 |
| Worth | 2 |
| Castle Rock | 1 |
Garfield Township, Mackinac County at a glance
| Population | 1,181 |
| Land area | 134.5 sq mi |
| Density | 9 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 Mackinac 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +3% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +31% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +11% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Garfield Township, Mackinac County
How many truck crashes happen in Garfield Township, Mackinac County?
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mackinac County (30 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Garfield Township, Mackinac County?
The worst month is January: 18.9% of truck crashes in Mackinac County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Garfield Township, Mackinac County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Mackinac County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Garfield Township, Mackinac County compare with Michigan?
Mackinac County records 96.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Garfield Township, Mackinac 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.