Gerrish, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gerrish: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gerrish and Roscommon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Roscommon County numbers.
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 sits below Michigan on 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).
The headline for Roscommon County: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.7%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Roscommon County. They injured 30 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Gerrish since 2015, this page uses Roscommon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gerrish since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-100 Higgins Lake Dr (1), CR-100 Houghton Lake Dr (1) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Gerrish fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 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
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 Roscommon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-100 Higgins Lake Dr | 1 |
| CR-100 Houghton Lake Dr | 1 |
| SR-18 | 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 |
Gerrish at a glance
| Population | 2,849 |
| Land area | 27.6 sq mi |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48653) | $65,913 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48653) | $171,673 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gerrish
How many truck accidents are there in Gerrish?
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Roscommon County (30 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Gerrish?
October has the most truck crashes in Roscommon County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gerrish?
Since 2015, Roscommon County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gerrish compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 39.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Roscommon County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gerrish?
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.