Moore, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moore: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moore 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Sanilac County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sanilac County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Moore since 2015, this page uses Sanilac County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 47.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Moore since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-19 (2) and SR-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Moore fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 24.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Sanilac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 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 |
Moore at a glance
| Population | 1,096 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48472) | $61,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48472) | $170,713 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Moore
How common are truck crashes in Moore?
184 truck crashes have been reported in Sanilac County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 82 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Moore?
November has the most truck crashes in Sanilac County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Moore?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Sanilac County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Moore compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 38.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sanilac County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Moore?
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.