ZIP 49675 (Onekama, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49675: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Manistee 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
4 of 84 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Manistee County compares with Michigan
Manistee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Manistee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Manistee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 21.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Manistee County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Manistee County: 42.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Police reported 84 crashes involving commercial trucks in Manistee County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 62.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
42.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49675 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49675 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 42.3% 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 Manistee 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 (Manistee County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 12 |
| Caberfae | 12 |
| Stronach | 6 |
| Cadillac | 5 |
| Mile | 5 |
| Chippewa | 4 |
| Parkdale | 4 |
| Pleasanton | 3 |
ZIP 49675 at a glance
| Population | 901 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,844 |
| Median home value | $252,935 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Manistee 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 | 6 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +16% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | -23% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +36% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49675
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49675?
Manistee County has had 84 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49675?
Truck crashes in Manistee County peak in December, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49675?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Manistee County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49675 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Manistee County records 27.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49675?
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.