Selma, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Selma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Selma 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.
What stands out in 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 16 truck crashes reported in Selma 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%).
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.
Road surface: 32.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Selma since 2015: SR-115 (3), US-131 (3) and CR-25 Rd (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 Selma fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wexford County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-115 | 3 |
| US-131 | 3 |
| CR-25 Rd | 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 |
Selma at a glance
| Population | 2,275 |
| Land area | 34.3 sq mi |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49601) | $63,498 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49601) | $175,496 |
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 Selma
How many truck crashes happen in Selma?
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 Selma?
The worst month is February: 14.3% of truck crashes in Wexford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Selma?
Since 2015, Wexford County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Selma 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 Selma?
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.