ZIP 49853 (McMillan, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49853: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Luce 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
0 of 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Luce County compares with Michigan
Luce County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Luce County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Luce County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 53.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 65.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 15.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Luce County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Luce County: January worst month: 27.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 37 crashes involving commercial trucks in Luce County since 2015: 16 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 125 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 27.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 65.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 16.2% of truck crashes.
53.1% 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 49853.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Luce County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49853 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Luce County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- With 53.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Luce 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 (Luce County) |
|---|---|
| County Road 403 North | 2 |
| County Rd 428 | 1 |
| County Road 405 | 1 |
| County Road 405 North | 1 |
| County Road 407 | 1 |
| County Road 415 | 1 |
| County Road 98 | 1 |
| Mcmillan | 1 |
ZIP 49853 at a glance
| Population | 1,335 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,563 |
| Median home value | $190,308 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Luce 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -20% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | -34% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +59% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 49853
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49853?
37 truck crashes have been reported in Luce County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 16 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49853?
Truck crashes in Luce County peak in January, with 27.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49853?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Luce County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 49853 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Luce County has 46.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49853?
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.