Clam Union, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clam Union: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clam Union 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 |
Missaukee County sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Missaukee County: 4.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across 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.
Clam Union had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Missaukee County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clam Union since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-55 (1) and SR-66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Clam Union fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Missaukee County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Missaukee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 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 |
Clam Union at a glance
| Population | 904 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49632) | $46,696 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49632) | $140,025 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clam Union
How many truck accidents are there in Clam Union?
Missaukee County has had 101 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clam Union?
The worst month is May: 12.9% of truck crashes in Missaukee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clam Union?
Since 2015, Missaukee County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clam Union compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Missaukee County has 55.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clam Union?
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.