ZIP 48705 (Barton City, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48705: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alcona 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 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Alcona County compares with Michigan
Alcona County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alcona County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alcona 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 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Alcona County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Alcona County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 21.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Alcona County has recorded 32 truck crashes since 2015, with 10 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 138 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 21.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 51.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 21.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 41.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 48705.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 6.2%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48705 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 41.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Alcona County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alcona County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 3 |
| Barlow | 2 |
| Hubbard Lake | 2 |
| Clark | 1 |
| Everett | 1 |
| Frutchey Ranch | 1 |
| Hubert | 1 |
| Lakeshore | 1 |
ZIP 48705 at a glance
| Population | 521 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,104 |
| Median home value | $110,960 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alcona 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +14% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -42% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +67% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48705
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48705?
Alcona County has had 32 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 10 people and killing 0.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48705?
Truck crashes in Alcona County peak in January, with 21.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48705?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Alcona County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 48705 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Alcona County records 24.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48705?
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.