ZIP 49822 (Deerton, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49822: 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 sits below Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Alger County: 50.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Alger County has recorded 61 truck crashes since 2015, with 13 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 72 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 60.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 19.7% of truck crashes.
50.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 49822.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49822 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alger County.
- 50.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 49822 at a glance
| Population | 214 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,214 |
| Median home value | $281,529 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49822
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49822?
61 truck crashes have been reported in Alger County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 13 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49822?
Truck crashes in Alger County peak in January, with 19.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49822?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alger County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49822 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Alger County has 58.5 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49822?
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.