Lake Township, Roscommon County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Township, Roscommon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake Township, Roscommon County 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.7%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 114 crashes involving commercial trucks in Roscommon County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Lake Township, Roscommon County since 2015, this page uses Roscommon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Lake happened on CR-100 Higgins Lake Dr (1), CR-100 Houghton Lake Dr (1) and SR-55 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Lake Township, Roscommon County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 31.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 29.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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-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 |
Lake Township, Roscommon County at a glance
| Population | 1,141 |
| Land area | 23.1 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48630) | $62,019 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Township, Roscommon County
How common are truck crashes in Lake Township, Roscommon County?
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Roscommon County (30 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lake Township, Roscommon County?
The worst month is October: 13.2% of truck crashes in Roscommon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lake Township, Roscommon County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Roscommon County since 2015, 5.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lake Township, Roscommon County compared with Michigan?
Roscommon County records 39.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lake Township, 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.