ZIP 48633 (Lake George, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48633: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clare 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
7 of 165 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clare County compares with Michigan
Clare County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clare County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clare County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Clare 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: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Clare County: 32.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Clare County has recorded 165 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.3% 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 48633 happened on SR-115 (2), CR-E Dover Rd (1) and US-10 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48633 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 32.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Clare County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-115 | 2 |
| CR-E Dover Rd | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clare County) |
|---|---|
| Cadillac | 19 |
| US-127 | 14 |
| Ludington | 11 |
| Clare | 10 |
| Gladwin | 7 |
| N Us 127 | 7 |
| Surrey | 7 |
| S Us 127 | 6 |
ZIP 48633 at a glance
| Population | 95 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,261 |
| Median home value | $157,692 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clare 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +7% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | -24% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 16 | +94% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48633
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48633?
Since 2015, 165 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clare County (49 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48633?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Clare County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48633?
Since 2015, Clare County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48633 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 44.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clare County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48633?
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.