Albert, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Albert: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Albert and Montmorency County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montmorency County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 38 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Montmorency County compares with Michigan
Montmorency County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montmorency County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montmorency County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 47.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.7% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 5.9% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 72% below the state |
Montmorency County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Montmorency County at a glance: 47.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 38 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montmorency County. They injured 15 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 118 days in fully reported years.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Albert since 2015; patterns below come from Montmorency County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 21.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 21.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 47.1% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Albert since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Albert fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 47.1% 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
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 Montmorency 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 (Montmorency County) |
|---|---|
| County Road 612 | 3 |
| County Road 491 | 2 |
| Avery Lake | 1 |
| Camp 3 | 1 |
| Country Club | 1 |
| County Rd 612 | 1 |
| County Road 451 | 1 |
| County Road 459 | 1 |
Albert at a glance
| Population | 2,639 |
| Land area | 65.7 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49756) | $53,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49756) | $159,169 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montmorency 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 | 4 | -16% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 3 | -19% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | -6% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Albert
How common are truck crashes in Albert?
38 truck crashes have been reported in Montmorency County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 15 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Albert?
Truck crashes in Montmorency County peak in December, with 21.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Albert?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Montmorency County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Albert compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Montmorency County has 31.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Albert?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.