ZIP 48629 (Houghton Lake, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48629: 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 |
Roscommon County has lower values than Michigan for 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).
Roscommon County at a glance: 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
The worst month is October with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 29.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48629 since 2015: CR-100 Houghton Lake Dr (1) and SR-55 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 5.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48629 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Roscommon County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 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
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 Roscommon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-100 Houghton Lake Dr | 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 48629 at a glance
| Population | 7,998 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,520 |
| Median home value | $152,278 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48629
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48629?
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 48629?
October has the most truck crashes in Roscommon County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48629?
Since 2015, Roscommon County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48629 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Roscommon County has 39.9 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48629?
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.