ZIP 49631 (Evart, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49631: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Osceola 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 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Osceola County compares with Michigan
Osceola County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Osceola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Osceola County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Osceola County has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Osceola County: 36.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Osceola County has recorded 225 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.1%.
November through March accounts for 51.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 36.3% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49631 happened on SR-115 (2), US-10 (2) and CR-3 Mile Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49631 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Osceola County.
- 36.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Osceola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-115 | 2 |
| US-10 | 2 |
| CR-3 Mile Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Osceola County) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 38 |
| US-131 | 28 |
| S Us 131 | 25 |
| Mile | 22 |
| N Us 131 | 21 |
| 80Th | 5 |
| Mackinaw | 5 |
| 70Th | 4 |
ZIP 49631 at a glance
| Population | 5,765 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,174 |
| Median home value | $132,351 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Osceola 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +2% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 22 | +82% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49631
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49631?
225 truck crashes have been reported in Osceola County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 70 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49631?
Truck crashes in Osceola County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49631?
Since 2015, Osceola County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49631 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Osceola County has 79.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49631?
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.