ZIP 49613 (Arcadia, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49613: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Manistee 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
4 of 84 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Manistee County compares with Michigan
Manistee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Manistee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Manistee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 21.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Manistee County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Manistee County: 42.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 84 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Manistee County. They injured 30 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.4%.
November through March accounts for 62.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 42.3% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 49613 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49613 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 42.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment 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 Manistee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Manistee County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 12 |
| Caberfae | 12 |
| Stronach | 6 |
| Cadillac | 5 |
| Mile | 5 |
| Chippewa | 4 |
| Parkdale | 4 |
| Pleasanton | 3 |
ZIP 49613 at a glance
| Population | 528 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,955 |
| Median home value | $238,390 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Manistee 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 | 6 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +16% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | -23% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +36% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 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, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49613
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49613?
Manistee County has had 84 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49613?
Truck crashes in Manistee County peak in December, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49613?
Since 2015, Manistee County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49613 compare with Michigan?
Manistee County records 27.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49613?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.