ZIP 49744 (Herron, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49744: 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 |
Alpena County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Alpena County: 1 in 12 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 8.0%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 106 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alpena County. They injured 28 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 40 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (13.2%).
Road surface: 18.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49744 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49744 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 49744 at a glance
| Population | 934 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,500 |
| Median home value | $197,128 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49744
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49744?
Alpena County has had 106 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 28 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49744?
The worst month is August: 14.2% of truck crashes in Alpena County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49744?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Alpena County since 2015 (7.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49744 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Alpena County has 31.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49744?
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.