West Ishpeming, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Ishpeming: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Ishpeming 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).
Marquette County at a glance: 36.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Marquette County has recorded 233 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
West Ishpeming had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Marquette County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Ishpeming since 2015: SR-2835 (1), SR-95 (1) and US-41 (1). No single road stands out.
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 West Ishpeming fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2835 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 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 |
West Ishpeming at a glance
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
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 West Ishpeming
How many truck accidents are there in West Ishpeming?
Marquette County has had 233 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Ishpeming?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Marquette County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Ishpeming?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Marquette County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does West Ishpeming compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
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 West Ishpeming?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.