Manton, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Manton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Manton 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 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Wexford County has recorded 237 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
Manton had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wexford County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 53.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Within this area, US-131 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-W Burns Rd (1), SR-131 (1) 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 Manton fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wexford County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-131; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 32.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-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 |
Manton at a glance
| Population | 1,530 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 980 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Manton
How many truck crashes happen in Manton?
237 truck crashes have been reported in Wexford County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 97 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Manton?
NHTSA data shows US-131 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Manton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Manton?
Truck crashes in Wexford County peak in February, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Manton?
Since 2015, Wexford County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Manton 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 Manton?
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.