Metz, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Metz: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Metz 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. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Presque Isle County: 44.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Presque Isle County has recorded 42 truck crashes since 2015, with 6 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 112 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Metz 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%).
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in 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
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Metz since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 7.1%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Metz fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 36.1% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 44.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 |
Metz at a glance
| Population | 287 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 8 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Metz
How common are truck crashes in Metz?
42 truck crashes have been reported in Presque Isle County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 6 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Metz?
Truck crashes in Presque Isle County peak in February, with 19.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Metz?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Presque Isle County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
How does Metz compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
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 Metz?
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.