ZIP 49677 (Reed City, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49677: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Osceola 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 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Osceola County compares with Michigan
Osceola County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Osceola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Osceola County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Osceola County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Osceola County at a glance: 36.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Osceola County since 2015: 70 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.0%).
Road surface: 36.3% 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 49677 since 2015: US-10 (2) and US-131 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49677 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 36.3% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Osceola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 2 |
| US-131 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Osceola County) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 38 |
| US-131 | 28 |
| S Us 131 | 25 |
| Mile | 22 |
| N Us 131 | 21 |
| 80Th | 5 |
| Mackinaw | 5 |
| 70Th | 4 |
ZIP 49677 at a glance
| Population | 7,028 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,112 |
| Median home value | $137,993 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Osceola 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +2% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 22 | +82% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 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 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49677
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49677?
Since 2015, 225 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Osceola County (70 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49677?
Truck crashes in Osceola County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49677?
Since 2015, Osceola County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49677 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 79.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Osceola County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49677?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.