ZIP 48636 (Luzerne, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48636: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oscoda 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 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oscoda County compares with Michigan
Oscoda County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oscoda County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oscoda County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 14.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Oscoda County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Oscoda County: June worst month: 26.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 30 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oscoda County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 149 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 26.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.9% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48636 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-72 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48636 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oscoda County.
- With 25.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Oscoda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oscoda County) |
|---|---|
| Miller | 4 |
| Abbe | 3 |
| Cripps | 2 |
| Mapes | 2 |
| Mount Tom | 2 |
| 5Th | 1 |
| 8Th | 1 |
| Abbott | 1 |
ZIP 48636 at a glance
| Population | 938 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,870 |
| Median home value | $138,193 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oscoda 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +40% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -33% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +0% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48636
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48636?
30 truck crashes have been reported in Oscoda County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 8 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48636?
June has the most truck crashes in Oscoda County, 26.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48636?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oscoda County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48636 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oscoda County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48636?
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.