ZIP 49847 (Hermansville, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49847: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Menominee County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 15.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Menominee County has recorded 119 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (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.
Road surface: 28.8% 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 49847 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49847 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Menominee 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 (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 49847 at a glance
| Population | 1,083 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,250 |
| Median home value | $114,715 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 49847
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49847?
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 49847?
August has the most truck crashes in Menominee County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49847?
Since 2015, Menominee County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49847 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Menominee County has 43.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49847?
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.