ZIP 48635 (Lupton, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48635: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ogemaw 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 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ogemaw County compares with Michigan
Ogemaw County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ogemaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ogemaw County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 18.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Ogemaw County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ogemaw County: 5.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Ogemaw County has recorded 99 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 45 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48635 happened on SR-33 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48635 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ogemaw County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.1% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ogemaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ogemaw County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| Houghton | 6 |
| Greenwood | 5 |
| State | 4 |
| Fairview | 3 |
| Cook | 3 |
| Heath | 2 |
| Rose City | 2 |
ZIP 48635 at a glance
| Population | 1,546 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,500 |
| Median home value | $143,768 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ogemaw 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | -5% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +38% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48635
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48635?
99 truck crashes have been reported in Ogemaw County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48635?
The worst month is February: 15.2% of truck crashes in Ogemaw County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48635?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Ogemaw County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 48635 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ogemaw County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48635?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.