Cass City, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cass City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cass City and Tuscola County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tuscola County numbers.
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.
Tuscola County at a glance: 4.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 262 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tuscola County. They injured 115 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Cass City since 2015, this page uses Tuscola County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
23.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cass City since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-MAXWELL Rd (1), CR-SEBEWAING Rd (1) and SR-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Cass City fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.8% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- With 23.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tuscola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-MAXWELL Rd | 1 |
| CR-SEBEWAING Rd | 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 |
Cass City at a glance
| Population | 2,484 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,399 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48726) | $65,087 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48726) | $135,186 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cass City
How common are truck crashes in Cass City?
Since 2015, 262 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tuscola County (115 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Cass City?
The worst month is November: 13.0% of truck crashes in Tuscola County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cass City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Tuscola County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Cass City compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 43.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tuscola County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cass City?
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.