McMillan Township, Ontonagon County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McMillan Township, Ontonagon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McMillan Township, Ontonagon County and Ontonagon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ontonagon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ontonagon County compares with Michigan
Ontonagon County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ontonagon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ontonagon County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.16 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 47% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 50.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 38.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Ontonagon County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ontonagon County: January worst month: 25.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ontonagon County. They injured 9 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 80 days in fully reported years.
With 7 truck crashes reported in McMillan Township, Ontonagon County since 2015, this page uses Ontonagon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 25.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (1.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 50.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of McMillan since 2015: SR-28 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for McMillan Township, Ontonagon County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 50.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Ontonagon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ontonagon County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 10 |
| Ontonagon Greenland | 7 |
| Rockland | 5 |
| Calumet | 1 |
| Misery Bay | 1 |
| Norwich | 1 |
| One Mile | 1 |
McMillan Township, Ontonagon County at a glance
| Population | 405 |
| Land area | 70.9 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49912) | $57,148 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49912) | $134,687 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ontonagon 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | -30% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -15% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | +73% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about McMillan Township, Ontonagon County
How many truck accidents are there in McMillan Township, Ontonagon County?
58 truck crashes have been reported in Ontonagon County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 9 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in McMillan Township, Ontonagon County?
January has the most truck crashes in Ontonagon County, 25.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in McMillan Township, Ontonagon County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Ontonagon County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in McMillan Township, Ontonagon County compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 78.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ontonagon County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in McMillan Township, Ontonagon County?
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.