ZIP 49632 (Falmouth, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49632: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Missaukee 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
2 of 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Missaukee County compares with Michigan
Missaukee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Missaukee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Missaukee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Missaukee County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Missaukee County at a glance: 4.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Missaukee County. They injured 32 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 43 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.0%.
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.0% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49632 since 2015: SR-55 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49632 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- With 28.0% 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
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 Missaukee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Missaukee County) |
|---|---|
| Houghton Lake | 24 |
| Morey | 16 |
| Stoney Corners | 10 |
| Rhoby | 5 |
| Mile | 4 |
| Pioneer | 3 |
| Lucas | 3 |
| Blue | 3 |
ZIP 49632 at a glance
| Population | 1,067 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,696 |
| Median home value | $140,025 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Missaukee 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +68% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 4 | -33% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +133% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49632
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49632?
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Missaukee County (32 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49632?
May has the most truck crashes in Missaukee County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49632?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Missaukee County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 49632 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Missaukee County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49632?
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.