Bloomfield Township, Missaukee County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bloomfield Township, Missaukee County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bloomfield Township, Missaukee County and Missaukee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Missaukee County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Michigan, Missaukee County is lower on 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).
The headline for Missaukee County: 4.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Bloomfield Township, Missaukee County since 2015; patterns below come from Missaukee County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 28.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-131 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-W Burns Rd (1), SR-131 (1) and SR-66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Bloomfield Township, Missaukee County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-131 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 4 |
| CR-W Burns Rd | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 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 |
Bloomfield Township, Missaukee County at a glance
| Population | 586 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49663) | $55,733 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49663) | $150,382 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bloomfield Township, Missaukee County
How common are truck crashes in Bloomfield Township, Missaukee County?
101 truck crashes have been reported in Missaukee County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 32 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bloomfield Township, Missaukee County?
US-131 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bloomfield since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bloomfield Township, Missaukee County?
Truck crashes in Missaukee County peak in May, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bloomfield Township, 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 Bloomfield Township, 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 Bloomfield Township, Missaukee County?
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.