Antioch, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Antioch: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Antioch and Wexford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wexford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 237 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wexford County compares with Michigan
Wexford County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wexford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wexford County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Wexford County at a glance: 6.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 237 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wexford County since 2015: 97 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Antioch since 2015; patterns below come from Wexford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Road surface: 32.4% 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 Antioch since 2015: SR-37 (2) and CR-25 Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Antioch fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 32.4% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wexford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 2 |
| CR-25 Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wexford County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 28 |
| N Us 131 | 16 |
| Mitchell | 10 |
| S Us 131 | 10 |
| Us 131 Br | 6 |
| 13Th | 5 |
| Division | 4 |
| Ramp 001A | 3 |
Antioch at a glance
| Population | 914 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49668) | $57,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49668) | $156,957 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wexford 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 | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 16 | -2% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | -10% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 22 | +50% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Antioch
How common are truck crashes in Antioch?
237 truck crashes have been reported in Wexford County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 97 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Antioch?
February has the most truck crashes in Wexford County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Antioch?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wexford County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Antioch compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Wexford County has 57.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Antioch?
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.