ZIP 48770 (Whittemore, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48770: 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 |
Iosco County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Iosco County at a glance: 10.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Iosco County has recorded 73 truck crashes since 2015, with 20 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 62 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 56.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
24.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48770 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48770 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-65 | 1 |
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 48770 at a glance
| Population | 1,843 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,957 |
| Median home value | $107,059 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48770
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48770?
73 truck crashes have been reported in Iosco County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 20 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48770?
The worst month is November: 15.1% of truck crashes in Iosco County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48770?
Since 2015, Iosco County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48770 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Iosco County has 23.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48770?
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.