Kenockee, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kenockee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kenockee and St. Clair County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Clair County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Clair County compares with Michigan
St. Clair County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Clair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Clair County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
St. Clair County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in St. Clair County: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (47 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 730 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Clair County. They injured 222 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Kenockee since 2015, this page uses St. Clair County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 47.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.9% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kenockee since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-NORTH Rd (1), CR-WALES Center Rd (1) and I-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
47 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.4% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Their busiest month is October, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Kenockee fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 St. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-NORTH Rd | 1 |
| CR-WALES Center Rd | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Clair County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 97 |
| I-69 | 59 |
| Wadhams | 31 |
| Gratiot | 23 |
| Marine City | 15 |
| Pine Grove | 13 |
| Range | 12 |
| Capac | 11 |
Kenockee at a glance
| Population | 2,379 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48006) | $71,385 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48006) | $241,035 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Clair 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 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 55 | +100% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 48 | -13% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 64 | +35% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kenockee
How many truck accidents are there in Kenockee?
730 truck crashes have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 222 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kenockee?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in St. Clair County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kenockee?
Garbage trucks were involved in 47 reported crashes in St. Clair County since 2015 (6.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Kenockee compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Clair County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kenockee?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.