Frenchtown, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Frenchtown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 393 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Frenchtown compares with Michigan
Frenchtown against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Frenchtown stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Frenchtown | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 151.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.1% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.9% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Frenchtown has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Frenchtown at a glance: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Frenchtown: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 393 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Frenchtown. They injured 113 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.8% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of Frenchtown with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-24 (4), SR-125 (3) and CR-GRAFTON Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Frenchtown fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Frenchtown
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| US-24 | 4 |
| SR-125 | 3 |
| CR-GRAFTON Rd | 2 |
| Oakville Waltz Rd | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Frenchtown) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 143 |
| Telegraph | 32 |
| Nadeau | 18 |
| Dixie | 10 |
| Monroe | 8 |
| Ramp 022C | 6 |
| Ramp 023A | 5 |
| Ramp 001D | 4 |
Frenchtown at a glance
| Population | 21,732 |
| Land area | 41.7 sq mi |
| Density | 521 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48166) | $69,592 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48166) | $228,706 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Frenchtown 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 | 14 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 25 | +74% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 23 | -8% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 38 | +62% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Frenchtown
How many truck accidents are there in Frenchtown?
393 truck crashes have been reported in Frenchtown since 2015, with 10 deaths and 113 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Frenchtown?
I-75 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Frenchtown since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Frenchtown?
June has the most truck crashes in Frenchtown, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Frenchtown?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Frenchtown since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Frenchtown compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 151.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Frenchtown, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Frenchtown?
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.