ZIP 49751 (Johannesburg, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49751: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Otsego 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
7 of 179 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Otsego County compares with Michigan
Otsego County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Otsego County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Otsego County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 45.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 33.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Otsego County sits below Michigan on injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Otsego County: 45.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Otsego County. They injured 39 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 17.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 60.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
45.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49751 happened on SR-32 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49751 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Otsego County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 45.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Otsego 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 (Otsego County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 35 |
| Main | 16 |
| Old 27 | 10 |
| Otsego | 9 |
| Alba | 5 |
| Mancelona | 5 |
| Mccoy | 5 |
| Townline | 4 |
ZIP 49751 at a glance
| Population | 2,161 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,008 |
| Median home value | $189,653 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Otsego 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 | 13 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | -7% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | -5% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +25% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 49751
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49751?
179 truck crashes have been reported in Otsego County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 39 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49751?
Truck crashes in Otsego County peak in February, with 17.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49751?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Otsego County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49751 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 57.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Otsego County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49751?
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.