Novesta, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Novesta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Novesta 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.
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.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Novesta since 2015; patterns below come from Tuscola County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Novesta since 2015: SR-81 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Novesta fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tuscola County.
- 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Novesta at a glance
| Population | 1,431 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48729) | $60,776 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48729) | $201,020 |
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 Novesta
How many truck crashes happen in Novesta?
Since 2015, 262 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tuscola County (115 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Novesta?
November has the most truck crashes in Tuscola County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Novesta?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tuscola County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Novesta compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
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 Novesta?
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.