ZIP 49653 (Lake Leelanau, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49653: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Leelanau 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 87 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Leelanau County compares with Michigan
Leelanau County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leelanau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leelanau County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.16 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 47% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 9.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 54% below the state |
Leelanau County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Leelanau County at a glance: 6.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Leelanau County has recorded 87 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 20.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (12.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.1% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49653 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49653 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 35.1% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter 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 Leelanau 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 (Leelanau County) |
|---|---|
| Traverse | 16 |
| West Bay Shore | 10 |
| Center | 4 |
| Manitou | 4 |
| West Bayshore | 4 |
| Kasson | 3 |
| Bugai | 2 |
| Coleman | 2 |
ZIP 49653 at a glance
| Population | 1,766 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,787 |
| Median home value | $671,407 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leelanau 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +56% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 4 | +13% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +59% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49653
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49653?
Leelanau County has had 87 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49653?
Truck crashes in Leelanau County peak in July, with 20.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49653?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leelanau County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49653 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Leelanau County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49653?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.