Case, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Case: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Case and Presque Isle County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Presque Isle County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 42 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Presque Isle County compares with Michigan
Presque Isle County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Presque Isle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Presque Isle County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 53% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 44.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Presque Isle County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Presque Isle County at a glance: 44.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Presque Isle County has recorded 42 truck crashes since 2015, with 6 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 112 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Case since 2015, this page uses Presque Isle County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (19.0% of the year) and are lowest in October (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
44.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Case since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Case fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 36.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- With 44.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Presque Isle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Presque Isle County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 12 |
| Bradley | 3 |
| Ocqueoc | 2 |
| 3Rd | 1 |
| County Road 634 | 1 |
| Gibbons | 1 |
| Grand Lake | 1 |
| Lakeside | 1 |
Case at a glance
| Population | 826 |
| Land area | 67.2 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49743) | $52,969 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49743) | $128,916 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Presque Isle 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +9% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -14% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +32% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Case
How many truck crashes happen in Case?
Since 2015, 42 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Presque Isle County (6 injured, 0 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Case?
The worst month is February: 19.0% of truck crashes in Presque Isle County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Case?
Since 2015, Presque Isle County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Case compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Presque Isle County has 24.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Case?
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.