Newton Township, Mackinac County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newton Township, Mackinac County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newton 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.
The headline for Mackinac County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 18.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 132 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mackinac County. They injured 30 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in Newton Township, Mackinac County since 2015; patterns below come from Mackinac County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 18.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.3%).
November through March accounts for 52.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in 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 Newton since 2015: US-2 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Newton Township, Mackinac County 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
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 | 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 |
Newton Township, Mackinac County at a glance
| Population | 448 |
| Land area | 148.6 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49838) | $40,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49838) | $178,011 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newton Township, Mackinac County
How common are truck crashes in Newton Township, Mackinac County?
132 truck crashes have been reported in Mackinac County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 30 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton Township, Mackinac County?
January has the most truck crashes in Mackinac County, 18.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Newton Township, Mackinac County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mackinac County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Newton Township, Mackinac County compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Mackinac County has 96.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Newton Township, Mackinac County?
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.