ZIP 48652 (Rhodes, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48652: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gladwin 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
4 of 78 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gladwin County compares with Michigan
Gladwin County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gladwin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gladwin County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 11.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Gladwin County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Gladwin County: October worst month: 16.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Gladwin County has recorded 78 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 57 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.6%.
November through March accounts for 52.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 14.1% of truck crashes.
29.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48652 happened on CR-N Sturgeon Rd (1), I-75 (1) and SR-30 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48652 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gladwin County.
- 29.6% 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 Gladwin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-N Sturgeon Rd | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gladwin County) |
|---|---|
| Bard | 5 |
| Cedar | 3 |
| Chappel Dam | 2 |
| Knox | 2 |
| Tittabawassee | 2 |
| 4Th | 1 |
| Badger | 1 |
| Beaverton | 1 |
ZIP 48652 at a glance
| Population | 1,832 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,766 |
| Median home value | $159,885 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gladwin 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -17% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +4% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +35% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48652
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48652?
78 truck crashes have been reported in Gladwin County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 27 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48652?
The worst month is October: 16.7% of truck crashes in Gladwin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48652?
Since 2015, Gladwin County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48652 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Gladwin County has 24.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48652?
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.