ZIP 49868 (Newberry, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49868: 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
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 |
Luce County sits below Michigan 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.
Luce County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 27.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Luce County. They injured 16 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 125 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (27.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 53.1% 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 49868 happened on CR-448 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Luce County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49868 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-448 | 1 |
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 49868 at a glance
| Population | 4,964 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,074 |
| Median home value | $94,590 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 49868
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49868?
37 truck crashes have been reported in Luce County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 16 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49868?
The worst month is January: 27.0% of truck crashes in Luce County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49868?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Luce County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49868 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Luce County has 46.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49868?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.