South Branch Township, Wexford County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Branch Township, Wexford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Branch 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.
The headline for Wexford County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
With 12 truck crashes reported in South Branch 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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
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 South Branch since 2015: CR-25 Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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 South Branch Township, Wexford County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wexford County.
- 32.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
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 |
South Branch Township, Wexford County at a glance
| Population | 352 |
| Land area | 36.0 sq mi |
| Density | 10 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 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Branch Township, Wexford County
How many truck accidents are there in South Branch Township, Wexford County?
Wexford County has had 237 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in South Branch Township, Wexford County?
Truck crashes in Wexford County peak in February, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South Branch Township, Wexford County?
Since 2015, Wexford County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in South Branch Township, Wexford County compare with Michigan?
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 South Branch Township, Wexford County?
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.