Logan Township, Mason County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Logan Township, Mason County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Logan 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 has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Mason County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 20.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Mason County has recorded 133 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Logan Township, Mason County since 2015; patterns below come from Mason County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 20.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.6% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.8%).
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 Logan since 2015: CR-120TH Ave (1) and CR-SCOTTVILLE Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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 Logan 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
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-120TH Ave | 1 |
| 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 |
Logan Township, Mason County at a glance
| Population | 338 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 9 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Logan Township, Mason County
How many truck accidents are there in Logan Township, Mason County?
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mason County (46 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Logan Township, Mason County?
Truck crashes in Mason County peak in January, with 20.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Logan Township, Mason County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Mason County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Logan Township, Mason County compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Mason County has 38.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Logan 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.