ZIP 48621 (Fairview, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48621: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oscoda 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
1 of 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oscoda County compares with Michigan
Oscoda County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oscoda County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oscoda County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 14.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Oscoda County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Oscoda County at a glance: June 26.7% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 30 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oscoda County. They injured 8 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 149 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 26.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.9% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48621 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-HELMER Lake Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48621 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 25.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Oscoda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-HELMER Lake Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oscoda County) |
|---|---|
| Miller | 4 |
| Abbe | 3 |
| Cripps | 2 |
| Mapes | 2 |
| Mount Tom | 2 |
| 5Th | 1 |
| 8Th | 1 |
| Abbott | 1 |
ZIP 48621 at a glance
| Population | 1,126 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,304 |
| Median home value | $138,789 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oscoda 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +40% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -33% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +0% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48621
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48621?
Oscoda County has had 30 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 8 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48621?
The worst month is June: 26.7% of truck crashes in Oscoda County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48621?
Since 2015, Oscoda County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48621 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Oscoda County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48621?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.