ZIP 49657 (McBain, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49657: 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 |
Missaukee County has lower values than Michigan for 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).
What stands out in Missaukee County: 4.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Missaukee County has recorded 101 truck crashes since 2015, with 32 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
Road surface: 28.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49657 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-115 (1) and SR-66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49657 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Missaukee County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 28.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Missaukee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 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 49657 at a glance
| Population | 3,801 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,250 |
| Median home value | $196,076 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49657
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49657?
101 truck crashes have been reported in Missaukee County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 32 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49657?
Truck crashes in Missaukee County peak in May, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49657?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Missaukee County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49657 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Missaukee County has 55.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49657?
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.