Rust, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rust: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rust 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Montmorency County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Montmorency County: 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rust since 2015, this page uses Montmorency County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (21.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 21.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 47.1% 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 Rust.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.6% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Rust fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 47.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
Rust at a glance
| Population | 560 |
| Land area | 68.5 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48619) | $46,422 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48619) | $178,699 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rust
How common are truck crashes in Rust?
Since 2015, 38 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montmorency County (15 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Rust?
Truck crashes in Montmorency County peak in December, with 21.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rust?
Since 2015, Montmorency County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rust compared with Michigan?
Montmorency County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rust?
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.