ZIP 49679 (Sears, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49679: 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 |
Osceola County sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Osceola County: 36.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 225 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Osceola County. They injured 70 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.5% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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 49679 since 2015: SR-115 (2), US-10 (2) and CR-3 Mile Rd (1). 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 49679 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 36.3% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-115 | 2 |
| US-10 | 2 |
| CR-3 Mile Rd | 1 |
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 49679 at a glance
| Population | 1,375 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,120 |
| Median home value | $183,530 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 49679
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49679?
225 truck crashes have been reported in Osceola County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 70 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49679?
Truck crashes in Osceola County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49679?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Osceola County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49679 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 79.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Osceola County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49679?
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.