Port Huron, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Port Huron: 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
15 of 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Port Huron compares with Michigan
Port Huron against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Port Huron stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Port Huron | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.2% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Port Huron is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Port Huron at a glance: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.6%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 204 crashes involving commercial trucks in Port Huron since 2015: 51 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.2% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.3% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
SR-25 leads within 10 miles of Port Huron with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-NORTH Rd (1), I-94 (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 7.4%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Port Huron fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-25 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Port Huron
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 3 |
| CR-NORTH Rd | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Port Huron) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 41 |
| Pine Grove | 12 |
| Dove | 7 |
| I-69 | 7 |
| Electric | 7 |
| 10Th | 6 |
| Dove Rd | 5 |
| Range | 4 |
Port Huron at a glance
| Population | 28,342 |
| Land area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3,498 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Port Huron 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 | 12 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 21 | +78% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 17 | -17% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 15 | -11% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Port Huron
How many truck accidents are there in Port Huron?
204 truck crashes have been reported in Port Huron since 2015, with 3 deaths and 51 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Port Huron?
NHTSA data shows SR-25 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Port Huron since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Port Huron?
July has the most truck crashes in Port Huron, 14.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Port Huron?
Since 2015, Port Huron has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Port Huron compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 59.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Port Huron, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Port Huron?
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.