Forest Township, Missaukee County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Forest Township, Missaukee County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Forest 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).
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.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Forest Township, Missaukee County since 2015, this page uses Missaukee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Forest since 2015: SR-66 (2), CR-W Burns Rd (1) and SR-55 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Forest Township, Missaukee County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 28.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Missaukee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Forest Township, Missaukee County at a glance
| Population | 1,205 |
| Land area | 35.1 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49651) | $66,406 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49651) | $177,845 |
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. 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 Forest Township, Missaukee County
How many truck accidents are there in Forest Township, Missaukee County?
Missaukee County has had 101 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Forest Township, Missaukee County?
The worst month is May: 12.9% of truck crashes in Missaukee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Forest 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 do truck crashes in Forest Township, Missaukee County compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Missaukee County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Forest Township, Missaukee County?
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.