ZIP 49766 (Ossineke, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49766: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alpena 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
8 of 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Alpena County compares with Michigan
Alpena County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alpena County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alpena County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Alpena County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Alpena County: 1 in 12 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 8.0%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Alpena County has recorded 106 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 40 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (13.2%).
Road surface: 18.0% 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 49766.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 7.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49766 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Alpena 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 (Alpena County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 22 |
| Washington | 6 |
| Bagley | 4 |
| Werth | 3 |
| Long Rapids | 3 |
| Chisholm | 2 |
| French | 2 |
| Herron | 2 |
ZIP 49766 at a glance
| Population | 2,565 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,346 |
| Median home value | $149,158 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alpena 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | -6% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -27% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +102% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 49766
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49766?
Since 2015, 106 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alpena County (28 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49766?
August has the most truck crashes in Alpena County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49766?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Alpena County since 2015 (7.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49766 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Alpena County has 31.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49766?
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.