Schoolcraft County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Schoolcraft 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
3 of 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Schoolcraft County compares with Michigan
Schoolcraft County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Schoolcraft County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Schoolcraft County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.8% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.1% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Schoolcraft County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Schoolcraft County: 42.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Schoolcraft County. They injured 33 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 56.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 13.6% of truck crashes.
42.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Schoolcraft County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Schoolcraft County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 42.0% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Schoolcraft County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Schoolcraft County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Schoolcraft County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 54 |
| Deer | 2 |
| Elk | 2 |
| Lakeshore | 2 |
| 3934W Us-2 | 1 |
| Federal Forest Road 2251 | 1 |
| Macdonald Lake | 1 |
| Michibay | 1 |
Schoolcraft County at a glance
| Population | 8,178 |
| Land area | 1,171.9 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,015 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Schoolcraft 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 | 27 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | -80% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 6 | +6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +17% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Schoolcraft County
ZIP codes in Schoolcraft County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Schoolcraft County
How common are truck crashes in Schoolcraft County?
88 truck crashes have been reported in Schoolcraft County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 33 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Schoolcraft County?
The worst month is January: 15.9% of truck crashes in Schoolcraft County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Schoolcraft County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Schoolcraft County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How does Schoolcraft County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Schoolcraft County records 90.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Schoolcraft 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.