ZIP 49829 (Escanaba, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49829: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delta 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
5 of 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delta County compares with Michigan
Delta County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delta County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Delta County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Delta County: 4.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Delta County has recorded 202 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.4% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 28.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49829 since 2015: SR-35 (2) and Lake Shore Dr (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49829 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 28.6% 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
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 Delta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 2 |
| Lake Shore Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delta County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 60 |
| Lincoln | 22 |
| US-41 | 14 |
| 30Th | 6 |
| 18Th | 4 |
| US-2741 | 3 |
| Danforth | 3 |
| County 426 M.5 | 3 |
ZIP 49829 at a glance
| Population | 16,416 |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,277 |
| Median home value | $145,948 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delta 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | -8% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | +1% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49829
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49829?
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delta County (53 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49829?
The worst month is January: 14.9% of truck crashes in Delta County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49829?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delta County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49829 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 46.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Delta County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49829?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.