Stephenson, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stephenson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stephenson 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.
Menominee County at a glance: August 15.1% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Menominee County. They injured 46 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Stephenson since 2015; patterns below come from Menominee County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
28.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stephenson since 2015.
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 Stephenson fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Menominee County.
- 28.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 |
Stephenson at a glance
| Population | 798 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 735 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49887) | $58,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49887) | $156,598 |
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 Stephenson
How many truck crashes happen in Stephenson?
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Menominee County (46 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Stephenson?
Truck crashes in Menominee County peak in August, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stephenson?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Menominee County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Stephenson compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
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 Stephenson?
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.