ZIP 49663 (Manton, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49663: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wexford 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
9 of 237 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wexford County compares with Michigan
Wexford County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wexford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wexford County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Wexford County at a glance: 6.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 237 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wexford County. They injured 97 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 53.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
32.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-131 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-W Burns Rd (1), SR-131 (1) and SR-66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49663 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-131 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 32.4% 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 Wexford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 3 |
| CR-W Burns Rd | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wexford County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 28 |
| N Us 131 | 16 |
| Mitchell | 10 |
| S Us 131 | 10 |
| Us 131 Br | 6 |
| 13Th | 5 |
| Division | 4 |
| Ramp 001A | 3 |
ZIP 49663 at a glance
| Population | 6,409 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,733 |
| Median home value | $150,382 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wexford 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 | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 16 | -2% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | -10% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 22 | +50% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 22 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 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49663
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49663?
237 truck crashes have been reported in Wexford County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 97 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 49663?
Since 2015, US-131 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49663: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49663?
Truck crashes in Wexford County peak in February, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49663?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wexford County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49663 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wexford County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49663?
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.