ZIP 48654 (Rose City, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48654: 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 sits below Michigan on 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.
The headline for Ogemaw County: 5.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Police reported 99 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ogemaw County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 45 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 14.1% of truck crashes.
19.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48654 since 2015: SR-33 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48654 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.1% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 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 48654 at a glance
| Population | 2,384 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,202 |
| Median home value | $133,596 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48654
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48654?
99 truck crashes have been reported in Ogemaw County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 27 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48654?
Truck crashes in Ogemaw County peak in February, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48654?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ogemaw County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48654 compared with Michigan?
Ogemaw County records 38.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48654?
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.