Clam Lake, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clam Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clam Lake 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 |
It runs above Michigan on 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
With 47 truck crashes reported in Clam Lake 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
Within this area, US-131 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-115 (3) and SR-66 (1).
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 Clam Lake fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-131; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 32.4% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 4 |
| SR-115 | 3 |
| 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 |
Clam Lake at a glance
| Population | 2,349 |
| Land area | 29.3 sq mi |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49688) | $63,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49688) | $187,526 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clam Lake
How common are truck crashes in Clam Lake?
Since 2015, 237 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wexford County (97 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clam Lake?
US-131 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clam Lake since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clam Lake?
Truck crashes in Wexford County peak in February, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clam Lake?
Since 2015, Wexford County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clam Lake compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 57.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wexford County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clam Lake?
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.