Portage Township, Mackinac County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Portage Township, Mackinac County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Portage 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Mackinac County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Mackinac County at a glance: January 18.9% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Mackinac County has recorded 132 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Portage Township, Mackinac County since 2015; patterns below come from Mackinac County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (18.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.9% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Portage since 2015 were spread across roads: US-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Portage Township, Mackinac County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mackinac County.
- With 33.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 | 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 |
Portage Township, Mackinac County at a glance
| Population | 970 |
| Land area | 55.4 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 49820) | $199,082 |
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. 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 Portage Township, Mackinac County
How many truck accidents are there in Portage Township, Mackinac County?
Mackinac County has had 132 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Portage Township, Mackinac County?
Truck crashes in Mackinac County peak in January, with 18.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Portage 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 Portage Township, Mackinac County compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Mackinac County has 96.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Portage 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.