Elmwood Township, Tuscola County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elmwood Township, Tuscola County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elmwood 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 runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Tuscola County: 4.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
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.
Elmwood Township, Tuscola County had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tuscola County numbers.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.2% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Elmwood happened on CR-MAXWELL Rd (1) and SR-81 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Elmwood Township, Tuscola County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 30.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 23.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-MAXWELL 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 |
Elmwood Township, Tuscola County at a glance
| Population | 1,049 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48735) | $61,364 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48735) | $122,906 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elmwood Township, Tuscola County
How common are truck crashes in Elmwood Township, Tuscola County?
262 truck crashes have been reported in Tuscola County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 115 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Elmwood Township, Tuscola County?
The worst month is November: 13.0% of truck crashes in Tuscola County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Elmwood 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 Elmwood Township, Tuscola County compared 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 Elmwood Township, Tuscola County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.