Spalding, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spalding: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spalding 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Menominee County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 15.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Menominee County. They injured 46 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
Spalding had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Menominee County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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 Spalding.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Spalding fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Menominee County.
- With 28.8% 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 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 |
Spalding at a glance
| Population | 1,569 |
| Land area | 162.6 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49873) | $49,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49873) | $175,900 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spalding
How many truck accidents are there in Spalding?
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 Spalding?
Truck crashes in Menominee County peak in August, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Spalding?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Menominee County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Spalding compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Menominee County has 43.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Spalding?
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.