Republic, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Republic: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Republic 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
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 |
Marquette County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on 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
Since 2015, 233 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marquette County. They injured 74 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Republic since 2015; patterns below come from Marquette County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 36.1% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Republic since 2015: SR-95 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Republic fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marquette County.
- With 36.1% 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 Marquette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 1 |
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 |
Republic at a glance
| Population | 1,008 |
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Density | 279 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49879) | $49,471 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49879) | $98,973 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Republic
How many truck accidents are there in Republic?
233 truck crashes have been reported in Marquette County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 74 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Republic?
January has the most truck crashes in Marquette County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Republic?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Marquette County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Republic compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 28.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marquette County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Republic?
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.