Osceola County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Osceola County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Osceola County compares with Michigan
Osceola County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Osceola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Osceola County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Osceola County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Osceola County at a glance: 36.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 225 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Osceola County. They injured 70 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.5% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 36.3% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Osceola County is SR-115, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-10 (2), US-131 (2) and CR-200TH Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Osceola County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-115; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 36.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Osceola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Osceola County) |
|---|---|
| SR-115 | 3 |
| US-10 | 2 |
| US-131 | 2 |
| CR-200TH Ave | 1 |
| CR-3 Mile Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Osceola County) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 38 |
| US-131 | 28 |
| S Us 131 | 25 |
| Mile | 22 |
| N Us 131 | 21 |
| 80Th | 5 |
| Mackinaw | 5 |
| 70Th | 4 |
Osceola County at a glance
| Population | 23,484 |
| Land area | 566.3 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,749 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Osceola 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +2% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 22 | +82% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Osceola County
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Questions fleets ask about Osceola County
How common are truck crashes in Osceola County?
Since 2015, 225 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Osceola County (70 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Osceola County?
Since 2015, SR-115 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Osceola County: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Osceola County?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Osceola County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Osceola County?
Since 2015, Osceola County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Osceola County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Osceola County has 79.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Osceola County?
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.