ZIP 48610 (Alger, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48610: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gladwin 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
4 of 78 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gladwin County compares with Michigan
Gladwin County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gladwin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gladwin County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 11.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Gladwin County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Gladwin County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 16.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 78 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gladwin County. They injured 27 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 57 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (2.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 14.1% of truck crashes.
29.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48610 happened on SR-55 (2), CR-GREENWOOD Rd (1) and SR-30 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48610 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gladwin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 2 |
| CR-GREENWOOD Rd | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gladwin County) |
|---|---|
| Bard | 5 |
| Cedar | 3 |
| Chappel Dam | 2 |
| Knox | 2 |
| Tittabawassee | 2 |
| 4Th | 1 |
| Badger | 1 |
| Beaverton | 1 |
ZIP 48610 at a glance
| Population | 3,300 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,091 |
| Median home value | $137,883 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gladwin 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -17% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +4% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +35% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48610
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48610?
Since 2015, 78 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gladwin County (27 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48610?
The worst month is October: 16.7% of truck crashes in Gladwin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48610?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Gladwin County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48610 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 24.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gladwin County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48610?
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.