ZIP 49848 (Ingalls, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49848: 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 |
Menominee County sits below Michigan 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 15.1% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Menominee County. They injured 46 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.8% 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 49848 happened on CR-X (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 49848 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Menominee County.
- 28.8% 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
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 Menominee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-X | 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 49848 at a glance
| Population | 133 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,750 |
| Median home value | $145,202 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49848
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49848?
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Menominee County (46 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49848?
The worst month is August: 15.1% of truck crashes in Menominee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49848?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Menominee County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49848 compared with Michigan?
Menominee County records 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49848?
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.