ZIP 48756 (Prescott, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48756: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Ogemaw County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Ogemaw County: 5.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.1% 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 48756 happened on CR-GREENWOOD Rd (1), SR-55 (1) and SR-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48756 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 19.1% 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 Ogemaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-GREENWOOD Rd | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 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 48756 at a glance
| Population | 4,060 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,008 |
| Median home value | $77,873 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48756
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48756?
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 48756?
The worst month is February: 15.2% of truck crashes in Ogemaw County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48756?
Since 2015, Ogemaw County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48756 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ogemaw County has 38.6 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48756?
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.