Powell, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Powell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Powell 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Marquette County: 36.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Marquette County has recorded 233 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Powell since 2015, this page uses Marquette County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 36.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Powell since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Powell 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
Powell at a glance
| Population | 751 |
| Land area | 153.7 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49808) | $52,438 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49808) | $286,562 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Powell
How common are truck crashes in Powell?
233 truck crashes have been reported in Marquette County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 74 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Powell?
January has the most truck crashes in Marquette County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Powell?
Since 2015, Marquette County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Powell compared 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 Powell?
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.