ZIP 49611 (Alba, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49611: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Antrim 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
7 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Antrim County compares with Michigan
Antrim County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Antrim County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Antrim County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 39.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Antrim County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Antrim County at a glance: 6.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Antrim County. They injured 50 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
39.7% 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 49611 since 2015 were spread across roads: Alba Hwy (1), Alden Hwy (1) and CR-ALBA (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49611 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Antrim County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 39.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Antrim County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Alba Hwy | 1 |
| Alden Hwy | 1 |
| CR-ALBA | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Antrim County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 39 |
| US-31 | 19 |
| Alba | 11 |
| Williams | 3 |
| Darragh | 2 |
| East Torch Lake | 2 |
| Elder | 2 |
| Alden | 1 |
ZIP 49611 at a glance
| Population | 259 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,304 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Antrim 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +16% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | -9% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | +45% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. 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 49611
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49611?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Antrim County (50 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49611?
Truck crashes in Antrim County peak in December, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49611?
Since 2015, Antrim County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49611 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Antrim County has 43.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49611?
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.