Boon, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Boon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Boon 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.
The headline for Wexford County: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Wexford County has recorded 237 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Boon since 2015, this page uses Wexford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Boon since 2015: CR-25 Rd (1), SR-115 (1) and SR-37 (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 Boon fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 32.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wexford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-25 Rd | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 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 |
Boon at a glance
| Population | 666 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 793 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49618) | $53,654 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49618) | $182,859 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Boon
How common are truck crashes in Boon?
Wexford County has had 237 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Boon?
Truck crashes in Wexford County peak in February, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Boon?
Since 2015, Wexford County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Boon compare with Michigan?
Wexford County records 57.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Boon?
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.