ZIP 49743 (Hawks, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49743: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Presque Isle 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 42 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Presque Isle County compares with Michigan
Presque Isle County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Presque Isle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Presque Isle County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 53% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 44.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Presque Isle County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Presque Isle County: 44.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 42 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Presque Isle County. They injured 6 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 112 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 19.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.9%).
Road surface: 44.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 49743 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49743 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Presque Isle County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 36.1% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- With 44.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Presque Isle 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 (Presque Isle County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 12 |
| Bradley | 3 |
| Ocqueoc | 2 |
| 3Rd | 1 |
| County Road 634 | 1 |
| Gibbons | 1 |
| Grand Lake | 1 |
| Lakeside | 1 |
ZIP 49743 at a glance
| Population | 896 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,969 |
| Median home value | $128,916 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Presque Isle 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +9% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -14% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +32% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49743
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49743?
42 truck crashes have been reported in Presque Isle County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 6 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49743?
The worst month is February: 19.0% of truck crashes in Presque Isle County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49743?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Presque Isle County since 2015, 7.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49743 compared with Michigan?
Presque Isle County records 24.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49743?
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.