ZIP 49738 (Grayling, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49738: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Crawford County has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Crawford County at a glance: 37.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 110 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crawford County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.7%).
37.5% 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 49738.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49738 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 37.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Crawford 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 (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 49738 at a glance
| Population | 9,696 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,708 |
| Median home value | $169,195 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49738
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49738?
110 truck crashes have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 46 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49738?
The worst month is February: 13.6% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49738?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49738 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crawford County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49738?
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.