Clinton Township, Oscoda County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton Township, Oscoda County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clinton Township, Oscoda County and Oscoda County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oscoda County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Michigan, Oscoda County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Oscoda County at a glance: June 26.7% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 30 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oscoda County. They injured 8 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 149 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Clinton Township, Oscoda County since 2015, this page uses Oscoda County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 26.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
25.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clinton since 2015: CR-HELMER Lake Rd (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 Clinton Township, Oscoda County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 25.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Oscoda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-HELMER Lake Rd | 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 |
Clinton Township, Oscoda County at a glance
| Population | 445 |
| Land area | 70.5 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48619) | $46,422 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48619) | $178,699 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clinton Township, Oscoda County
How common are truck crashes in Clinton Township, Oscoda County?
Oscoda County has had 30 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clinton Township, Oscoda County?
Truck crashes in Oscoda County peak in June, with 26.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clinton Township, Oscoda County?
Since 2015, Oscoda County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clinton Township, 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 Clinton Township, Oscoda 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.