Custer Village, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Custer Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Custer Village and Mason County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mason County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mason County compares with Michigan
Mason County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mason County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mason County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 10.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Mason County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Mason County: January 20.3% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 133 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mason County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Custer Village since 2015; patterns below come from Mason County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (20.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 51.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 31.1% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Custer since 2015: US-10 (2), US-31 (2) and CR-SCOTTVILLE Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Custer Village fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mason County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 31.1% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-SCOTTVILLE Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mason County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 42 |
| US-10 | 29 |
| Pere Marquette | 11 |
| S Us 31 | 6 |
| N Us 31 | 5 |
| Fountain | 3 |
| Lakeshore | 2 |
| 6Th | 1 |
Custer Village at a glance
| Population | 300 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 282 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49405) | $70,139 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49405) | $169,178 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mason 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +50% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | -20% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | +18% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Custer Village
How common are truck crashes in Custer Village?
133 truck crashes have been reported in Mason County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 46 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Custer Village?
Truck crashes in Mason County peak in January, with 20.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Custer Village?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mason County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Custer Village compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Mason County has 38.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Custer Village?
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.