ZIP 49759 (Millersburg, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49759: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Presque Isle 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
3 of 42 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Presque Isle County compares with Michigan
Presque Isle County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Presque Isle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Presque Isle County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.7 | 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 | 0.14 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 53% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 44.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Presque Isle County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Michigan on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Presque Isle County at a glance: 44.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 42 crashes involving commercial trucks in Presque Isle County since 2015: 6 people were injured and 0 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 112 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 19.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
44.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49759 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49759 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Presque Isle County.
- 36.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 44.4% 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
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 Presque Isle 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 (Presque Isle County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 12 |
| Bradley | 3 |
| Ocqueoc | 2 |
| 3Rd | 1 |
| County Road 634 | 1 |
| Gibbons | 1 |
| Grand Lake | 1 |
| Lakeside | 1 |
ZIP 49759 at a glance
| Population | 1,376 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,944 |
| Median home value | $181,598 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Presque Isle 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +9% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -14% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +32% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49759
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49759?
Presque Isle County has had 42 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 6 people and killing 0.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49759?
Truck crashes in Presque Isle County peak in February, with 19.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49759?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Presque Isle County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49759 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Presque Isle County has 24.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49759?
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.