ZIP 49654 (Leland, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49654: 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 sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Leelanau County: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Leelanau County. They injured 15 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 20.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (1.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
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 49654 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49654 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 35.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 49654 at a glance
| Population | 691 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $136,563 |
| Median home value | $700,099 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49654
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49654?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Leelanau County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 15 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49654?
The worst month is July: 20.7% of truck crashes in Leelanau County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49654?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leelanau County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49654 compared with Michigan?
Leelanau County records 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49654?
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.