ZIP 49756 (Lewiston, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49756: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oscoda 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
1 of 30 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Oscoda County compares with Michigan
Oscoda County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oscoda County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oscoda County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 14.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Oscoda County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Oscoda County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 26.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Oscoda County has recorded 30 truck crashes since 2015, with 8 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 149 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 26.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.3%).
Road surface: 25.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 49756.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49756 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oscoda County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Oscoda 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 (Oscoda County) |
|---|---|
| Miller | 4 |
| Abbe | 3 |
| Cripps | 2 |
| Mapes | 2 |
| Mount Tom | 2 |
| 5Th | 1 |
| 8Th | 1 |
| Abbott | 1 |
ZIP 49756 at a glance
| Population | 4,100 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,333 |
| Median home value | $159,169 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oscoda 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +40% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -33% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +0% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49756
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49756?
30 truck crashes have been reported in Oscoda County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 8 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49756?
June has the most truck crashes in Oscoda County, 26.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49756?
Since 2015, Oscoda County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49756 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Oscoda County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49756?
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.