ZIP 48896 (Winn, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48896: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Isabella 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
15 of 275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Isabella County compares with Michigan
Isabella County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Isabella County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Isabella County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Isabella County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Isabella County at a glance: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.4%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 275 crashes involving commercial trucks in Isabella County since 2015: 93 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48896 since 2015: SR-46 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48896 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Isabella County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Isabella County) |
|---|---|
| Mission | 32 |
| Pickard | 24 |
| Isabella | 18 |
| Remus | 17 |
| Blanchard | 13 |
| Winn | 12 |
| Broomfield | 11 |
| High | 9 |
ZIP 48896 at a glance
| Population | 226 |
| Density | 322 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $136,136 |
| Median home value | $180,600 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Isabella 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 | 15 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +19% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | -3% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 24 | +40% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48896
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48896?
Isabella County has had 275 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 93 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48896?
June has the most truck crashes in Isabella County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48896?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Isabella County since 2015, 5.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48896 compare with Michigan?
Isabella County records 36.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48896?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.