Liberty Township, Wexford County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Wexford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty 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 |
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 per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
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 16 truck crashes reported in Liberty Township, Wexford County since 2015, this page uses Wexford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.4% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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
US-131 leads within 10 miles of Liberty with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-SUMMIT City Rd (1), CR-W Burns Rd (1) and SR-131 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Liberty Township, Wexford County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wexford County.
- Look at alternatives to US-131 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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
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 | 5 |
| CR-SUMMIT City Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Burns Rd | 1 |
| SR-131 | 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 |
Liberty Township, Wexford County at a glance
| Population | 946 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 26 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. 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 Liberty Township, Wexford County
How common are truck crashes in Liberty Township, Wexford County?
Wexford County has had 237 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Liberty Township, Wexford County?
Since 2015, US-131 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Liberty Township, Wexford County?
February has the most truck crashes in Wexford County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Liberty Township, Wexford County?
Since 2015, Wexford County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Liberty 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Liberty Township, Wexford County?
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.