ZIP 49707 (Alpena, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49707: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alpena 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
8 of 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alpena County compares with Michigan
Alpena County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alpena County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alpena County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Alpena County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Alpena County at a glance: 1 in 12 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Alpena County has recorded 106 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 40 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.8%.
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.0% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49707 happened on CR-HAMILTON Rd (1) and SR-32 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 7.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49707 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Alpena County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-HAMILTON Rd | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alpena County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 22 |
| Washington | 6 |
| Bagley | 4 |
| Werth | 3 |
| Long Rapids | 3 |
| Chisholm | 2 |
| French | 2 |
| Herron | 2 |
ZIP 49707 at a glance
| Population | 21,881 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,396 |
| Median home value | $153,795 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alpena 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 | 8 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | -6% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -27% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +102% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49707
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49707?
106 truck crashes have been reported in Alpena County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 28 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49707?
Truck crashes in Alpena County peak in August, with 14.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49707?
Since 2015, Alpena County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49707 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alpena County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49707?
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.