Oak Hill, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Hill 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 |
Manistee County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Manistee County at a glance: 42.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Manistee County has recorded 84 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Oak Hill since 2015, this page uses Manistee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oak Hill since 2015 were spread across roads: US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Oak Hill fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 42.3% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter 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 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 |
Oak Hill at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49634) | $47,083 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oak Hill
How common are truck crashes in Oak Hill?
Since 2015, 84 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Manistee County (30 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oak Hill?
Truck crashes in Manistee County peak in December, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oak Hill?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Manistee County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Oak Hill compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 27.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Manistee County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oak Hill?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.