Elmer Township, Oscoda County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elmer Township, Oscoda County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elmer 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 |
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.
What stands out in Oscoda County: June worst month: 26.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 30 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oscoda County. They injured 8 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 149 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Elmer Township, Oscoda County since 2015, this page uses Oscoda County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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 within 10 miles of Elmer since 2015: CR-HELMER Lake Rd (1) and SR-72 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Elmer Township, Oscoda County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oscoda County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 |
| 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 |
Elmer Township, Oscoda County at a glance
| Population | 1,204 |
| Land area | 71.0 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49756) | $53,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49756) | $159,169 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elmer Township, Oscoda County
How many truck accidents are there in Elmer Township, Oscoda County?
Oscoda County has had 30 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Elmer Township, Oscoda County?
June has the most truck crashes in Oscoda County, 26.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Elmer Township, Oscoda County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Oscoda County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does Elmer Township, Oscoda County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oscoda County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Elmer Township, Oscoda County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.