ZIP 49782 (Beaver Island, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49782: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Charlevoix 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
10 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Charlevoix County compares with Michigan
Charlevoix County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Charlevoix County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Charlevoix County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.8% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 8.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 59% below the state |
Charlevoix County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Charlevoix County: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 111 crashes involving commercial trucks in Charlevoix County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 14.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 36.8% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 49782.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 9.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49782 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Charlevoix County.
- 34.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 36.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Charlevoix 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 (Charlevoix County) |
|---|---|
| US-131 | 20 |
| US-31 | 15 |
| Bridge | 8 |
| Petoskey | 3 |
| Boyne City | 3 |
| Boyne | 3 |
| Burgess | 2 |
| Ellsworth | 2 |
ZIP 49782 at a glance
| Population | 732 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,938 |
| Median home value | $358,793 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Charlevoix 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +13% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | +13% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +41% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49782
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49782?
111 truck crashes have been reported in Charlevoix County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 43 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49782?
Truck crashes in Charlevoix County peak in July, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49782?
Since 2015, Charlevoix County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 9.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49782 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Charlevoix County records 36.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49782?
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.