ZIP 48730 (East Tawas, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48730: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Iosco 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 73 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Iosco County compares with Michigan
Iosco County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iosco County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iosco County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 5.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Iosco County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Iosco County at a glance: 10.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Iosco County. They injured 20 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 62 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 56.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48730 happened on US-23 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 5.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48730 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 24.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Iosco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iosco County) |
|---|---|
| Huron | 12 |
| US-23 | 7 |
| River | 3 |
| Cedar Lake | 2 |
| Hemlock | 2 |
| Lake | 2 |
| Bay | 1 |
| Bischoff | 1 |
ZIP 48730 at a glance
| Population | 4,584 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,823 |
| Median home value | $158,275 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iosco 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 7 | +53% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -43% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +34% | 0.6 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 48730
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48730?
73 truck crashes have been reported in Iosco County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 20 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48730?
The worst month is November: 15.1% of truck crashes in Iosco County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48730?
Since 2015, Iosco County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48730 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Iosco County records 23.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48730?
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.