Forsyth, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Forsyth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Forsyth and Marquette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marquette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 233 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Marquette County compares with Michigan
Marquette County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marquette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marquette County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Marquette County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Marquette County: 36.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Police reported 233 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marquette County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Forsyth since 2015, this page uses Marquette County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
36.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Forsyth since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Forsyth fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 36.1% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Marquette 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 (Marquette County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 97 |
| Front | 5 |
| Mcclellan | 5 |
| Big Bay | 4 |
| Wright | 4 |
| Teal Lake | 3 |
| County Road 581 | 3 |
| 7Th | 2 |
Forsyth at a glance
| Population | 6,298 |
| Land area | 177.8 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49841) | $60,568 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49841) | $165,981 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marquette 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 | 18 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 17 | -6% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | -15% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 20 | +39% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Forsyth
How many truck accidents are there in Forsyth?
Since 2015, 233 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marquette County (74 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Forsyth?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Marquette County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Forsyth?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Marquette County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Forsyth compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Marquette County has 28.9 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Forsyth?
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.