Logan Township, Ogemaw County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Logan Township, Ogemaw County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Logan Township, Ogemaw County and Ogemaw County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ogemaw County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ogemaw County compares with Michigan
Ogemaw County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ogemaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ogemaw County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 18.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Ogemaw County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Ogemaw County at a glance: 5.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Ogemaw County has recorded 99 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 45 days.
Logan Township, Ogemaw County had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ogemaw County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (14.1%).
Road surface: 19.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Logan happened on CR-GREENWOOD Rd (1), SR-55 (1) and SR-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Logan Township, Ogemaw County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 19.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Ogemaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-GREENWOOD Rd | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ogemaw County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| Houghton | 6 |
| Greenwood | 5 |
| State | 4 |
| Fairview | 3 |
| Cook | 3 |
| Heath | 2 |
| Rose City | 2 |
Logan Township, Ogemaw County at a glance
| Population | 595 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48756) | $46,008 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48756) | $77,873 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ogemaw 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | -5% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +38% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Logan Township, Ogemaw County
How common are truck crashes in Logan Township, Ogemaw County?
Since 2015, 99 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ogemaw County (27 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan Township, Ogemaw County?
February has the most truck crashes in Ogemaw County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Logan Township, Ogemaw County?
Since 2015, Ogemaw County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Logan Township, Ogemaw County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Ogemaw County records 38.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Logan Township, Ogemaw County?
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.