Slagle, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Slagle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Slagle 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 stands out for higher 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
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.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Slagle since 2015; patterns below come from Wexford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Slagle happened on CR-25 Rd (1) and SR-37 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Slagle fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wexford County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 32.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-25 Rd | 1 |
| SR-37 | 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 |
Slagle at a glance
| Population | 517 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49638) | $45,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49638) | $140,317 |
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 Slagle
How common are truck crashes in Slagle?
Since 2015, 237 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wexford County (97 injured, 16 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Slagle?
February has the most truck crashes in Wexford County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Slagle?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wexford County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Slagle 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 Slagle?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.