ZIP 49612 (Alden, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49612: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Antrim County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Antrim County at a glance: 6.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 127 crashes involving commercial trucks in Antrim County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 49612 is US-131, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Alden Hwy (1) and US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 5.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49612 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-131; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 39.7% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 3 |
| Alden Hwy | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 49612 at a glance
| Population | 1,220 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,156 |
| Median home value | $276,219 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49612
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49612?
Antrim County has had 127 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 49612?
Since 2015, US-131 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49612: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49612?
Truck crashes in Antrim County peak in December, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49612?
Since 2015, Antrim County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49612 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Antrim County records 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49612?
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.