ZIP 48612 (Beaverton, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48612: 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.
Gladwin County at a glance: October the month with the most truck crashes: 16.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Gladwin County has recorded 78 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 57 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.6%.
November through March accounts for 52.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 14.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.6% 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 ZIP 48612 since 2015: SR-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48612 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-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 48612 at a glance
| Population | 8,654 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,761 |
| Median home value | $166,256 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48612
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48612?
78 truck crashes have been reported in Gladwin County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 27 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48612?
Truck crashes in Gladwin County peak in October, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48612?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Gladwin County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 48612 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Gladwin County has 24.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48612?
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.