Roscommon County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roscommon 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
6 of 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roscommon County compares with Michigan
Roscommon County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roscommon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roscommon County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.6% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Roscommon County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Roscommon County at a glance: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.7%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Roscommon County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Roscommon County since 2015: CR-100 Higgins Lake Dr (1), CR-100 Houghton Lake Dr (1), SR-18 (1) and SR-55 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 5.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Roscommon County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- With 29.5% 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
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 Roscommon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Roscommon County) |
|---|---|
| CR-100 Higgins Lake Dr | 1 |
| CR-100 Houghton Lake Dr | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roscommon County) |
|---|---|
| Houghton Lake | 18 |
| I-75 | 7 |
| Roscommon | 6 |
| Lake City | 5 |
| US-127 | 5 |
| Higgins Lake | 4 |
| N Us 127 | 4 |
| Emery | 2 |
Roscommon County at a glance
| Population | 23,932 |
| Land area | 519.9 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,598 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roscommon 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | -16% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | -23% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 11 | +98% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Roscommon County
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Questions fleets ask about Roscommon County
How many truck crashes happen in Roscommon County?
Roscommon County has had 114 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Roscommon County?
October has the most truck crashes in Roscommon County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Roscommon County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Roscommon County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Roscommon County compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Roscommon County has 39.9 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Roscommon 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.