ZIP 48651 (Prudenville, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48651: 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 runs above Michigan on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Roscommon County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Roscommon County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48651 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-100 Houghton Lake Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 5.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48651 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Roscommon County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 29.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
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 48651 at a glance
| Population | 4,364 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,712 |
| Median home value | $170,831 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 48651
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48651?
Roscommon County has had 114 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48651?
Truck crashes in Roscommon County peak in October, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48651?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Roscommon County since 2015, 5.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48651 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Roscommon County has 39.9 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48651?
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.