ZIP 49812 (Carney, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49812: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Menominee 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 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Menominee County compares with Michigan
Menominee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Menominee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Menominee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.8% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 43% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Menominee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Menominee County: August 15.1% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 119 crashes involving commercial trucks in Menominee County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
28.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49812 happened on US-27 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49812 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 28.8% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Menominee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Menominee County) |
|---|---|
| 10Th | 19 |
| US-41 | 11 |
| US-2 | 10 |
| County Road 354 | 2 |
| County Road 551 | 2 |
| 1010 26Th | 1 |
| 10Th St | 1 |
| 19Th | 1 |
ZIP 49812 at a glance
| Population | 801 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,250 |
| Median home value | $176,584 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Menominee 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | -15% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | -31% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +49% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49812
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49812?
119 truck crashes have been reported in Menominee County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 46 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49812?
Truck crashes in Menominee County peak in August, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49812?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Menominee County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49812 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Menominee County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49812?
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.