ZIP 49861 (Michigamme, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49861: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Baraga 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 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Baraga County compares with Michigan
Baraga County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baraga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baraga County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Baraga County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Baraga County at a glance: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 47 crashes involving commercial trucks in Baraga County since 2015: 22 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 98 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 19.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.1%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 34.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 49861.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49861 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 36.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 34.2% 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 Baraga 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 (Baraga County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 33 |
| US-141 | 3 |
| Buckland | 1 |
| L Anse | 1 |
| Mead | 1 |
| Michigan | 1 |
| Peterson | 1 |
| Skanee | 1 |
ZIP 49861 at a glance
| Population | 523 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,875 |
| Median home value | $206,634 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baraga 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +17% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 2 | -56% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +67% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49861
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49861?
Baraga County has had 47 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 22 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49861?
October has the most truck crashes in Baraga County, 19.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49861?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baraga County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49861 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 45.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Baraga County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49861?
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.