ZIP 48630 (Houghton Lake Heights, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48630: 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 sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Roscommon County: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.7%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Roscommon County. They injured 30 people and killed 2.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 29.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48630 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-100 Houghton Lake Dr (1) and SR-55 (1).
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 48630 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 48630 at a glance
| Population | 61 |
| Density | 124 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,019 |
| 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48630
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48630?
114 truck crashes have been reported in Roscommon County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 30 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48630?
October has the most truck crashes in Roscommon County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48630?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Roscommon County since 2015 (5.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48630 compared with Michigan?
Roscommon County records 39.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48630?
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.