ZIP 49747 (Hubbard Lake, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49747: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alcona 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
2 of 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Alcona County compares with Michigan
Alcona County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alcona County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alcona County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.8 | 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 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Alcona County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Alcona County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 21.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Alcona County has recorded 32 truck crashes since 2015, with 10 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 138 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 21.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 51.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 21.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 41.4% 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 49747 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 6.2% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49747 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alcona County.
- 41.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Alcona 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 (Alcona County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 3 |
| Barlow | 2 |
| Hubbard Lake | 2 |
| Clark | 1 |
| Everett | 1 |
| Frutchey Ranch | 1 |
| Hubert | 1 |
| Lakeshore | 1 |
ZIP 49747 at a glance
| Population | 2,177 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,233 |
| Median home value | $190,351 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alcona 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +14% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -42% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +67% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 3 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 49747
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49747?
Alcona County has had 32 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 10 people and killing 0.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49747?
Truck crashes in Alcona County peak in January, with 21.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49747?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Alcona County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 49747 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alcona County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49747?
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.