Rockland, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rockland 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Ontonagon County sits below Michigan on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Ontonagon County at a glance: January 25.9% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Ontonagon County has recorded 58 truck crashes since 2015, with 9 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 80 days in fully reported years.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Rockland 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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Rockland.
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 Rockland fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ontonagon County.
- With 50.0% 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
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 Ontonagon 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 (Ontonagon County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 10 |
| Ontonagon Greenland | 7 |
| Rockland | 5 |
| Calumet | 1 |
| Misery Bay | 1 |
| Norwich | 1 |
| One Mile | 1 |
Rockland at a glance
| Population | 224 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 508 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49960) | $44,018 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49960) | $62,649 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 5 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rockland
How many truck accidents are there in Rockland?
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ontonagon County (9 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockland?
January has the most truck crashes in Ontonagon County, 25.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rockland?
Since 2015, Ontonagon County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rockland compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 78.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ontonagon County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rockland?
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.