ZIP 48862 (North Star, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48862: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gratiot 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
5 of 239 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gratiot County compares with Michigan
Gratiot County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gratiot County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gratiot County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Gratiot County has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Gratiot County: November 15.5% of truck crashes happen in November, more than any other month.
Overview
Gratiot County has recorded 239 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
17.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48862 happened on US-127 (2), CR-S Alger Rd (1) and Wisner Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48862 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gratiot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 2 |
| CR-S Alger Rd | 1 |
| Wisner Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gratiot County) |
|---|---|
| Monroe | 44 |
| US-127 | 28 |
| N Us 127 | 17 |
| Cleveland | 16 |
| S Us 127 | 13 |
| Washington | 11 |
| Barry | 11 |
| State | 8 |
ZIP 48862 at a glance
| Population | 59 |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,563 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gratiot 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 | 14 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | -6% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | +4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 22 | +60% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 22 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48862
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48862?
Since 2015, 239 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gratiot County (67 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48862?
Truck crashes in Gratiot County peak in November, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48862?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Gratiot County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 48862 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gratiot County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48862?
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.