ZIP 49870 (Norway, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49870: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dickinson 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
3 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Dickinson County compares with Michigan
Dickinson County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dickinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dickinson County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Dickinson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Dickinson County: 31.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 99 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dickinson County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.0%.
November through March accounts for 55.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 31.6% 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 49870.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49870 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dickinson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 31.6% 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
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 Dickinson 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 (Dickinson County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 30 |
| US-141 | 7 |
| Carpenter | 4 |
| Stephenson | 3 |
| Breitung | 2 |
| Brown | 2 |
| County Road 581 | 2 |
| Breitung Cutoff | 1 |
ZIP 49870 at a glance
| Population | 3,509 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,179 |
| Median home value | $130,091 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dickinson 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -22% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | -23% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | +32% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49870
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49870?
Since 2015, 99 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dickinson County (35 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49870?
The worst month is December: 14.1% of truck crashes in Dickinson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49870?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dickinson County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49870 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dickinson County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49870?
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.