Nadeau, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nadeau: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nadeau and Menominee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Menominee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Menominee County compares with Michigan
Menominee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Menominee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Menominee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.8% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 43% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Menominee County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Menominee County: August worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Menominee County has recorded 119 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Nadeau since 2015, this page uses Menominee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.8% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Nadeau.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Nadeau fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Menominee County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.8% 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 Menominee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Menominee County) |
|---|---|
| 10Th | 19 |
| US-41 | 11 |
| US-2 | 10 |
| County Road 354 | 2 |
| County Road 551 | 2 |
| 1010 26Th | 1 |
| 10Th St | 1 |
| 19Th | 1 |
Nadeau at a glance
| Population | 1,079 |
| Land area | 80.8 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49812) | $51,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49812) | $176,584 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Menominee 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | -15% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | -31% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +49% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nadeau
How many truck crashes happen in Nadeau?
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Menominee County (46 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Nadeau?
Truck crashes in Menominee County peak in August, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Nadeau?
Since 2015, Menominee County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Nadeau compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Menominee County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Nadeau?
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.