ZIP 49709 (Atlanta, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49709: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montmorency 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
1 of 38 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Montmorency County compares with Michigan
Montmorency County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montmorency County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montmorency 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 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 47.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.7% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 5.9% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 72% below the state |
Montmorency County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Montmorency County: 47.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 38 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montmorency County. They injured 15 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 118 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 21.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (21.1%).
47.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 49709.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49709 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 47.1% 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 Montmorency 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 (Montmorency County) |
|---|---|
| County Road 612 | 3 |
| County Road 491 | 2 |
| Avery Lake | 1 |
| Camp 3 | 1 |
| Country Club | 1 |
| County Rd 612 | 1 |
| County Road 451 | 1 |
| County Road 459 | 1 |
ZIP 49709 at a glance
| Population | 3,772 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,154 |
| Median home value | $153,419 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montmorency 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | -16% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 3 | -19% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | -6% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49709
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49709?
Since 2015, 38 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montmorency County (15 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49709?
Truck crashes in Montmorency County peak in December, with 21.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49709?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Montmorency County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49709 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Montmorency County has 31.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49709?
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.