ZIP 49834 (Foster City, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49834: 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 sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Dickinson County: 31.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Dickinson County has recorded 99 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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 49834 happened on CR-581 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49834 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 31.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Dickinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-581 | 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 49834 at a glance
| Population | 535 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,000 |
| Median home value | $129,429 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 10 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49834
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49834?
Dickinson County has had 99 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49834?
December has the most truck crashes in Dickinson County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49834?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Dickinson County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49834 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dickinson County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49834?
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.