ZIP 49762 (Naubinway, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49762: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mackinac 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 132 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mackinac County compares with Michigan
Mackinac County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mackinac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mackinac County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Mackinac County has lower values than Michigan for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Mackinac County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 18.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Mackinac County has recorded 132 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (18.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.5% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.4%).
33.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49762 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49762 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mackinac County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.9% 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 Mackinac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mackinac County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 59 |
| I-75 | 13 |
| Huron Shore | 4 |
| State | 3 |
| Hiawatha | 3 |
| Country | 2 |
| Worth | 2 |
| Castle Rock | 1 |
ZIP 49762 at a glance
| Population | 675 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,692 |
| Median home value | $192,660 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mackinac 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +3% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +31% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +11% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49762
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49762?
132 truck crashes have been reported in Mackinac County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 30 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49762?
Truck crashes in Mackinac County peak in January, with 18.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49762?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Mackinac County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49762 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Mackinac County has 96.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49762?
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.