ZIP 49622 (Central Lake, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49622: 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 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Antrim County has recorded 127 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.0%).
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 49622 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-31 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 5.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49622 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Antrim County.
- 28.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 39.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Antrim 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 (Antrim County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 39 |
| US-31 | 19 |
| Alba | 11 |
| Williams | 3 |
| Darragh | 2 |
| East Torch Lake | 2 |
| Elder | 2 |
| Alden | 1 |
ZIP 49622 at a glance
| Population | 2,634 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,098 |
| Median home value | $233,266 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 49622
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49622?
Antrim County has had 127 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49622?
The worst month is December: 15.0% of truck crashes in Antrim County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49622?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Antrim County since 2015 (5.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49622 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Antrim County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49622?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.