ZIP 49733 (Frederic, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49733: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crawford 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
4 of 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Michigan
Crawford County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 37.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 24.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Crawford County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Crawford County at a glance: 37.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crawford County. They injured 46 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 37.5% 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 49733 since 2015: SR-72 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49733 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 37.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 21 |
| S Us 127 | 3 |
| N Us 127 | 3 |
| Mile | 3 |
| James | 3 |
| County Road 612 | 3 |
| Industrial | 2 |
| Nelson A Miles | 2 |
ZIP 49733 at a glance
| Population | 1,997 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,318 |
| Median home value | $146,366 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 7 | +49% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -17% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +91% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49733
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49733?
110 truck crashes have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 46 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49733?
February has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49733?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49733 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 69.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49733?
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.