ZIP 48721 (Black River, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48721: 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 21.9% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Alcona County has recorded 32 truck crashes since 2015, with 10 people injured and 0 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 138 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (21.9% of the year) and are lowest in August (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.7% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 21.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 48721.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 6.2% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48721 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alcona County.
- 41.4% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 48721 at a glance
| Population | 406 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,500 |
| Median home value | $226,839 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 48721
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48721?
32 truck crashes have been reported in Alcona County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 10 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48721?
January has the most truck crashes in Alcona County, 21.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48721?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Alcona County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 48721 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alcona County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48721?
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.