Manistee, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Manistee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Manistee and Manistee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Manistee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 84 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Manistee County compares with Michigan
Manistee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Manistee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Manistee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 21.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Manistee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Manistee County: 42.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 84 crashes involving commercial trucks in Manistee County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
Manistee had 25 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Manistee County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 62.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 42.3% 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 Manistee happened on US-31 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Manistee fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Manistee County.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 42.3% 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 Manistee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Manistee County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 12 |
| Caberfae | 12 |
| Stronach | 6 |
| Cadillac | 5 |
| Mile | 5 |
| Chippewa | 4 |
| Parkdale | 4 |
| Pleasanton | 3 |
Manistee at a glance
| Population | 6,241 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,903 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49626) | $50,208 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49626) | $117,876 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Manistee 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 | 6 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +16% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | -23% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +36% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Manistee
How many truck accidents are there in Manistee?
Manistee County has had 84 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Manistee?
Truck crashes in Manistee County peak in December, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Manistee?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Manistee County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Manistee compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Manistee County has 27.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Manistee?
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.