Holland Township, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holland Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Holland Township 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Missaukee County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 43 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Holland Township 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.
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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Holland.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Holland Township fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Missaukee County.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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
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 (Missaukee County) |
|---|---|
| Houghton Lake | 24 |
| Morey | 16 |
| Stoney Corners | 10 |
| Rhoby | 5 |
| Mile | 4 |
| Pioneer | 3 |
| Lucas | 3 |
| Blue | 3 |
Holland Township at a glance
| Population | 224 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 6 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Holland Township
How common are truck crashes in Holland Township?
Missaukee County has had 101 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 32 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Holland Township?
Truck crashes in Missaukee County peak in May, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Holland Township?
Since 2015, Missaukee County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Holland Township compare with Michigan?
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 Holland Township?
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.