ZIP 48658 (Standish, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48658: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Arenac 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
2 of 91 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Arenac County compares with Michigan
Arenac County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Arenac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Arenac County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Arenac County has lower values than Michigan for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Arenac County at a glance: 1 in 88 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 91 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Arenac County. They injured 22 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.0%).
Road surface: 25.0% 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 48658 happened on I-75 (1) and SR-13 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48658 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Arenac County.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Arenac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Arenac County) |
|---|---|
| Huron | 16 |
| I-75 | 14 |
| Main | 5 |
| US-23 | 4 |
| Sterling | 3 |
| Saginaw | 3 |
| Brock | 2 |
| Arenac State | 1 |
ZIP 48658 at a glance
| Population | 4,694 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,750 |
| Median home value | $122,163 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Arenac 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | -17% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -4% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 8 | +22% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48658
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48658?
Since 2015, 91 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Arenac County (22 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48658?
Truck crashes in Arenac County peak in December, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48658?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Arenac County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 48658 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 53.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Arenac County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48658?
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.