ZIP 49682 (Suttons Bay, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49682: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Leelanau County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Michigan on 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
Police reported 87 crashes involving commercial trucks in Leelanau County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (20.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (1.1%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 35.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49682 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49682 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 35.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Leelanau 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 (Leelanau County) |
|---|---|
| Traverse | 16 |
| West Bay Shore | 10 |
| Center | 4 |
| Manitou | 4 |
| West Bayshore | 4 |
| Kasson | 3 |
| Bugai | 2 |
| Coleman | 2 |
ZIP 49682 at a glance
| Population | 4,699 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,813 |
| Median home value | $396,710 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 7 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 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49682
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49682?
87 truck crashes have been reported in Leelanau County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 15 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49682?
The worst month is July: 20.7% of truck crashes in Leelanau County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49682?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leelanau County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49682 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Leelanau County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49682?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.