Hamlin Township, Mason County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamlin Township, Mason County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamlin Township, Mason County 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 sits below Michigan on 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.
The headline for Mason County: January 20.3% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mason County. They injured 46 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Hamlin Township, Mason County since 2015, this page uses Mason County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (20.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hamlin since 2015 were spread across roads: US-10 (2) and US-31 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Hamlin Township, Mason County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 31.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
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 |
Hamlin Township, Mason County at a glance
| Population | 3,753 |
| Land area | 27.4 sq mi |
| Density | 137 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49431) | $66,336 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49431) | $237,288 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Hamlin Township, Mason County
How common are truck crashes in Hamlin Township, Mason County?
Mason County has had 133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 46 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hamlin Township, Mason County?
Truck crashes in Mason County peak in January, with 20.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hamlin Township, Mason County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Mason County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Hamlin Township, Mason County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Mason County records 38.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hamlin Township, Mason County?
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.