Tuscola County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tuscola 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
8 of 262 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tuscola County compares with Michigan
Tuscola County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tuscola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tuscola County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.8% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.4% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Tuscola County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Tuscola County: 4.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Tuscola County has recorded 262 truck crashes since 2015, with 115 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 23.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-46 leads in Tuscola County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-MILLINGTON Rd (1), SR-25 (1) and SR-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Tuscola County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-46 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- With 23.2% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tuscola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tuscola County) |
|---|---|
| SR-46 | 2 |
| CR-MILLINGTON Rd | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tuscola County) |
|---|---|
| Caro | 26 |
| Sanilac | 25 |
| Saginaw | 17 |
| Mertz | 9 |
| State | 8 |
| Deckerville | 7 |
| Birch Run | 6 |
| Bay City Forestville | 5 |
Tuscola County at a glance
| Population | 52,757 |
| Land area | 804.8 sq mi |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,974 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tuscola 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 | 13 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 18 | +36% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 14 | -20% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | +79% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tuscola County
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Questions fleets ask about Tuscola County
How common are truck crashes in Tuscola County?
Tuscola County has had 262 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Tuscola County?
NHTSA data shows SR-46 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Tuscola County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tuscola County?
The worst month is November: 13.0% of truck crashes in Tuscola County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tuscola County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tuscola County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tuscola County compared with Michigan?
Tuscola County records 43.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tuscola County?
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.