Maple Valley Township, Sanilac County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maple Valley Township, Sanilac County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maple Valley Township, Sanilac County and Sanilac County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sanilac County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 184 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sanilac County compares with Michigan
Sanilac County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sanilac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Sanilac County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Sanilac County at a glance: November 13.6% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Sanilac County has recorded 184 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
Maple Valley Township, Sanilac County had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sanilac County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 24.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Maple Valley since 2015: SR-53 (1) and SR-90 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Maple Valley Township, Sanilac County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sanilac County.
- With 24.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment 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 Sanilac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sanilac County) |
|---|---|
| Van Dyke | 34 |
| Sanilac | 17 |
| Lakeshore | 16 |
| Ubly | 7 |
| Galbraith Line | 6 |
| Main | 6 |
| Peck | 6 |
| Cass City | 5 |
Maple Valley Township, Sanilac County at a glance
| Population | 1,167 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48416) | $66,474 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48416) | $222,233 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sanilac 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 | 18 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | -22% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | -26% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 18 | +71% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Maple Valley Township, Sanilac County
How many truck accidents are there in Maple Valley Township, Sanilac County?
184 truck crashes have been reported in Sanilac County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 82 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Maple Valley Township, Sanilac County?
Truck crashes in Sanilac County peak in November, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Maple Valley Township, Sanilac County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Sanilac County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Maple Valley Township, Sanilac County compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 38.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sanilac County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Maple Valley Township, Sanilac County?
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.