Naubinway, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Naubinway: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Naubinway 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 has lower values than Michigan for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mackinac County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 18.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 132 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mackinac County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
Naubinway had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Mackinac County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 18.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.5% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Naubinway happened on US-2 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Naubinway fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 33.9% 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
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 Mackinac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 2 |
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 |
Naubinway at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 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 Naubinway
How many truck accidents are there in Naubinway?
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mackinac County (30 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Naubinway?
January has the most truck crashes in Mackinac County, 18.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Naubinway?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mackinac County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Naubinway compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Mackinac County records 96.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Naubinway?
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.