Columbia Township, Tuscola County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Columbia Township, Tuscola County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Columbia Township, Tuscola County 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 stands out for higher 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
Police reported 262 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tuscola County since 2015: 115 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Columbia Township, Tuscola County since 2015, this page uses Tuscola County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Columbia since 2015 were spread across roads: 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 Columbia Township, Tuscola County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Columbia Township, Tuscola County at a glance
| Population | 1,209 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48767) | $77,938 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48767) | $123,746 |
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 Columbia Township, Tuscola County
How common are truck crashes in Columbia Township, Tuscola County?
Since 2015, 262 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tuscola County (115 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Columbia Township, Tuscola County?
Truck crashes in Tuscola County peak in November, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Columbia Township, Tuscola County?
Since 2015, Tuscola County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Columbia Township, Tuscola County compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Tuscola County has 43.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Columbia Township, 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.