Cedar Creek Township, Wexford County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cedar Creek Township, Wexford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cedar Creek Township, Wexford County 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 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
With 20 truck crashes reported in Cedar Creek Township, Wexford County since 2015, this page uses Wexford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
32.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Cedar Creek is US-131, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-W Burns Rd (1), SR-115 (1) and SR-131 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Cedar Creek Township, Wexford County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-131; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 32.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wexford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 3 |
| CR-W Burns Rd | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 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 |
Cedar Creek Township, Wexford County at a glance
| Population | 1,869 |
| Land area | 34.1 sq mi |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49663) | $55,733 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49663) | $150,382 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cedar Creek Township, Wexford County
How many truck crashes happen in Cedar Creek Township, Wexford County?
Wexford County has had 237 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cedar Creek Township, Wexford County?
US-131 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cedar Creek since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cedar Creek Township, Wexford County?
The worst month is February: 14.3% of truck crashes in Wexford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cedar Creek Township, Wexford County?
Since 2015, Wexford County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Cedar Creek Township, Wexford County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wexford County has 57.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cedar Creek Township, Wexford 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.