ZIP 48627 (Higgins Lake, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48627: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Roscommon 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 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roscommon County compares with Michigan
Roscommon County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roscommon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roscommon County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.6% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Roscommon County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Roscommon County: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.7%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Roscommon County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48627 happened on CR-100 Higgins Lake Dr (1), CR-100 Houghton Lake Dr (1), SR-18 (1) and SR-55 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48627 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 31.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 29.5% 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
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 Roscommon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-100 Higgins Lake Dr | 1 |
| CR-100 Houghton Lake Dr | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roscommon County) |
|---|---|
| Houghton Lake | 18 |
| I-75 | 7 |
| Roscommon | 6 |
| Lake City | 5 |
| US-127 | 5 |
| Higgins Lake | 4 |
| N Us 127 | 4 |
| Emery | 2 |
ZIP 48627 at a glance
| Population | 65 |
| Density | 121 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roscommon 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | -16% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | -23% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 11 | +98% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 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 48627
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48627?
114 truck crashes have been reported in Roscommon County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 30 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48627?
The worst month is October: 13.2% of truck crashes in Roscommon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48627?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Roscommon County since 2015, 5.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48627 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Roscommon County has 39.9 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48627?
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.