ZIP 49752 (Kinross, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49752: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chippewa 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
5 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chippewa County compares with Michigan
Chippewa County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chippewa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chippewa County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 53.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 66.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Chippewa County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Chippewa County: 53.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 123 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chippewa County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 66.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 53.1% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49752 since 2015: CR-63 Mackinac Trl (1) and SR-129 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49752 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chippewa County.
- 53.1% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chippewa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-63 Mackinac Trl | 1 |
| SR-129 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chippewa County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 13 |
| Mackinac | 10 |
| Mile | 5 |
| Easterday | 4 |
| Ashmun | 3 |
| Lakeshore | 2 |
| Meridian | 2 |
| Ontario | 2 |
ZIP 49752 at a glance
| Population | 1,655 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,460 |
| Median home value | $116,395 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chippewa 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +7% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | -21% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 11 | +62% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49752
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49752?
123 truck crashes have been reported in Chippewa County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 43 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49752?
January has the most truck crashes in Chippewa County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49752?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Chippewa County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49752 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 28.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chippewa County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49752?
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.