ZIP 49801 (Iron Mountain, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dickinson 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 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dickinson County compares with Michigan
Dickinson County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dickinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dickinson County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Dickinson County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Dickinson County at a glance: 31.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Dickinson County has recorded 99 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 31.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49801 happened on US-2 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49801 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dickinson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 31.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dickinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dickinson County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 30 |
| US-141 | 7 |
| Carpenter | 4 |
| Stephenson | 3 |
| Breitung | 2 |
| Brown | 2 |
| County Road 581 | 2 |
| Breitung Cutoff | 1 |
ZIP 49801 at a glance
| Population | 11,860 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,337 |
| Median home value | $171,096 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dickinson 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -22% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | -23% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +32% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49801
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49801?
Dickinson County has had 99 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49801?
The worst month is December: 14.1% of truck crashes in Dickinson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49801?
Since 2015, Dickinson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49801 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dickinson County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49801?
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.