ZIP 49633 (Fife Lake, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49633: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kalkaska 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 121 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kalkaska County compares with Michigan
Kalkaska County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kalkaska County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kalkaska County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 26.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Kalkaska County sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Kalkaska County at a glance: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Kalkaska County has recorded 121 truck crashes since 2015, with 44 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 2.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49633 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-131 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49633 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kalkaska County.
- With 27.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Kalkaska County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kalkaska County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 36 |
| Cedar | 9 |
| Boardman | 4 |
| Mile | 4 |
| County Road 571 | 3 |
| County Road 612 | 2 |
| Ingersoll | 2 |
| Rapid City | 2 |
ZIP 49633 at a glance
| Population | 3,410 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,681 |
| Median home value | $187,968 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kalkaska 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +9% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | -19% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +69% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49633
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49633?
121 truck crashes have been reported in Kalkaska County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 44 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49633?
The worst month is January: 13.2% of truck crashes in Kalkaska County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49633?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Kalkaska County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 49633 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Kalkaska County records 53.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49633?
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.