Missaukee County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Missaukee County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Missaukee County compares with Michigan
Missaukee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Missaukee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Missaukee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Missaukee County has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Missaukee County at a glance: 4.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Missaukee County has recorded 101 truck crashes since 2015, with 32 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.0% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Missaukee County happened on SR-66 (2), CR-W Burns Rd (1) and SR-55 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Missaukee County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.0% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Missaukee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Missaukee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-66 | 2 |
| CR-W Burns Rd | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Missaukee County) |
|---|---|
| Houghton Lake | 24 |
| Morey | 16 |
| Stoney Corners | 10 |
| Rhoby | 5 |
| Mile | 4 |
| Pioneer | 3 |
| Lucas | 3 |
| Blue | 3 |
Missaukee County at a glance
| Population | 15,239 |
| Land area | 564.8 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,649 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Missaukee 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +68% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 4 | -33% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +133% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Missaukee County
ZIP codes in Missaukee County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Missaukee County
How common are truck crashes in Missaukee County?
101 truck crashes have been reported in Missaukee County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 32 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Missaukee County?
Truck crashes in Missaukee County peak in May, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Missaukee County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Missaukee County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Missaukee County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Missaukee County records 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Missaukee County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.