ZIP 49806 (Au Train, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49806: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alger 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 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Alger County compares with Michigan
Alger County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alger County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alger County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 40% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 50.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 44% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 60.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 3.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 83% below the state |
Alger County has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Alger County: 50.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alger County. They injured 13 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 72 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 19.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 60.7% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 19.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 50.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49806 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49806 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 50.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Alger 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 (Alger County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 7 |
| Munising | 6 |
| County Road 273 | 2 |
| Arbutus | 1 |
| County Rd Et | 1 |
| Deerton Onota | 1 |
| Ff 13 | 1 |
| Ff 2268 | 1 |
ZIP 49806 at a glance
| Population | 605 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,625 |
| Median home value | $279,924 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alger 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | -8% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -26% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +52% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49806
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49806?
Alger County has had 61 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 13 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49806?
January has the most truck crashes in Alger County, 19.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49806?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alger County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49806 compare with Michigan?
Alger County records 58.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49806?
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.