ZIP 49410 (Fountain, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49410: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mason 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
3 of 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mason County compares with Michigan
Mason County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mason County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mason County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 10.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Mason County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Mason County at a glance: January worst month: 20.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 133 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mason County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (20.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.6% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.8% of truck crashes.
31.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49410 since 2015: US-31 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49410 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 31.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mason County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 42 |
| US-10 | 29 |
| Pere Marquette | 11 |
| S Us 31 | 6 |
| N Us 31 | 5 |
| Fountain | 3 |
| Lakeshore | 2 |
| 6Th | 1 |
ZIP 49410 at a glance
| Population | 1,734 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,515 |
| Median home value | $171,418 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mason 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +50% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | -20% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | +18% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49410
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49410?
133 truck crashes have been reported in Mason County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 46 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49410?
Truck crashes in Mason County peak in January, with 20.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49410?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Mason County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49410 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 38.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mason County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49410?
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.