ZIP 48413 (Bad Axe, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48413: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Huron County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 207 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Huron County compares with Michigan
Huron County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Huron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Huron County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 16.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Huron County sits below Michigan on in rain, sleet or snow, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Huron County: 4.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Huron County has recorded 207 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
18.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48413 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-SEBEWAING Rd (1), SR-53 (1) and Verona Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48413 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Huron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-SEBEWAING Rd | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| Verona Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Huron County) |
|---|---|
| Van Dyke | 20 |
| Unionville | 15 |
| Sebewaing | 15 |
| Pigeon | 7 |
| Pinnebog | 6 |
| Caseville | 6 |
| Kinde | 5 |
| Bay Port | 5 |
ZIP 48413 at a glance
| Population | 7,288 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,346 |
| Median home value | $155,930 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Huron 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +24% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | +44% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +28% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48413
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48413?
Since 2015, 207 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Huron County (86 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48413?
October has the most truck crashes in Huron County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48413?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Huron County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48413 compared with Michigan?
Huron County records 59.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48413?
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.