Otsego County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Otsego 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
7 of 179 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Otsego County compares with Michigan
Otsego County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Otsego County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Otsego County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 45.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 33.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Otsego County sits below Michigan on injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Otsego County: 45.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Otsego County has recorded 179 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 60.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
45.5% 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 in Otsego County since 2015: CR-THUMB Lake (1), I-75 (1) and SR-32 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Otsego County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 45.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Otsego County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Otsego County) |
|---|---|
| CR-THUMB Lake | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Otsego County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 35 |
| Main | 16 |
| Old 27 | 10 |
| Otsego | 9 |
| Alba | 5 |
| Mancelona | 5 |
| Mccoy | 5 |
| Townline | 4 |
Otsego County at a glance
| Population | 26,083 |
| Land area | 515.0 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,004 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Otsego 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 | 13 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | -7% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | -5% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +25% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Otsego County
ZIP codes in Otsego County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Otsego County
How many truck crashes happen in Otsego County?
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Otsego County (39 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Otsego County?
Truck crashes in Otsego County peak in February, with 17.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Otsego County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Otsego County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Otsego County compared with Michigan?
Otsego County records 57.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Otsego 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.