Oscoda County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oscoda 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
1 of 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oscoda County compares with Michigan
Oscoda County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oscoda County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oscoda County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 14.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Oscoda County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Oscoda County: June worst month: 26.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 30 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oscoda County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 149 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (26.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Oscoda County since 2015: CR-HELMER Lake Rd (1) and SR-72 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Oscoda County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 25.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Oscoda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Oscoda County) |
|---|---|
| CR-HELMER Lake Rd | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oscoda County) |
|---|---|
| Miller | 4 |
| Abbe | 3 |
| Cripps | 2 |
| Mapes | 2 |
| Mount Tom | 2 |
| 5Th | 1 |
| 8Th | 1 |
| Abbott | 1 |
Oscoda County at a glance
| Population | 8,596 |
| Land area | 565.7 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,678 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oscoda 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +40% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -33% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +0% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Oscoda County
ZIP codes in Oscoda County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Oscoda County
How common are truck crashes in Oscoda County?
Since 2015, 30 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oscoda County (8 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oscoda County?
The worst month is June: 26.7% of truck crashes in Oscoda County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oscoda County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Oscoda County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Oscoda County compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oscoda County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oscoda 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.