Richmond Township, Marquette County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richmond Township, Marquette County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richmond Township, Marquette County 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Marquette County at a glance: 36.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
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 3 truck crashes reported in Richmond Township, Marquette County 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.
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Richmond happened on SR-2835 (1) and US-41 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Richmond Township, Marquette County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 36.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Marquette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2835 | 1 |
| US-41 | 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 |
Richmond Township, Marquette County at a glance
| Population | 815 |
| Land area | 55.6 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49871) | $63,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49871) | $82,569 |
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 Richmond Township, Marquette County
How common are truck crashes in Richmond Township, Marquette County?
233 truck crashes have been reported in Marquette County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 74 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Richmond Township, Marquette County?
January has the most truck crashes in Marquette County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Richmond Township, Marquette County?
Since 2015, Marquette County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Richmond Township, Marquette County compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Marquette County has 28.9 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Richmond Township, Marquette County?
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.