ZIP 49664 (Maple City, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49664: 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
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 |
Compared with Michigan, Leelanau County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Leelanau County: 6.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Leelanau County has recorded 87 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 54 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 20.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.1%.
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (12.6%).
Road surface: 35.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49664 since 2015: SR-72 (2). No single road stands out.
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 49664 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Leelanau County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 2 |
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 49664 at a glance
| Population | 2,332 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,500 |
| Median home value | $474,674 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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. 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 49664
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49664?
Since 2015, 87 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Leelanau County (15 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49664?
Truck crashes in Leelanau County peak in July, with 20.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49664?
Since 2015, Leelanau County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49664 compared with Michigan?
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 49664?
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.