Maple Grove Township, Manistee County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maple Grove Township, Manistee County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maple Grove Township, Manistee County 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Manistee County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Michigan on 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.
Maple Grove Township, Manistee County had 4 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
Truck crashes peak in December (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 42.3% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Maple Grove.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Maple Grove Township, Manistee County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Manistee County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- With 42.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Maple Grove Township, Manistee County at a glance
| Population | 1,351 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49645) | $56,300 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49645) | $144,727 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Maple Grove Township, Manistee County
How many truck accidents are there in Maple Grove Township, Manistee County?
84 truck crashes have been reported in Manistee County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 30 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Maple Grove Township, Manistee County?
The worst month is December: 15.5% of truck crashes in Manistee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Maple Grove Township, Manistee County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Manistee County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Maple Grove Township, Manistee County compare 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 Maple Grove Township, Manistee 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.