McBain, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McBain: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McBain 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 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).
The headline for Missaukee County: 4.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 101 crashes involving commercial trucks in Missaukee County since 2015: 32 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 43 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in McBain 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%).
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.
Road surface: 28.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of McBain is SR-115, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-66 (1) and US-131 (1).
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 McBain fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Missaukee County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-115, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-115 | 3 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-131 | 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 |
McBain at a glance
| Population | 639 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 508 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49657) | $76,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49657) | $196,076 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about McBain
How many truck accidents are there in McBain?
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Missaukee County (32 injured, 4 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in McBain?
SR-115 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of McBain since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in McBain?
The worst month is May: 12.9% of truck crashes in Missaukee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in McBain?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Missaukee County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does McBain compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Missaukee County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in McBain?
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.