ZIP 49871 (Palmer, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49871: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marquette 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 233 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marquette County compares with Michigan
Marquette County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marquette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marquette County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Marquette County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Marquette County: 36.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Marquette County has recorded 233 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
36.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49871 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-41 (2) and SR-2835 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49871 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 36.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Marquette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 2 |
| SR-2835 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marquette County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 97 |
| Front | 5 |
| Mcclellan | 5 |
| Big Bay | 4 |
| Wright | 4 |
| Teal Lake | 3 |
| County Road 581 | 3 |
| 7Th | 2 |
ZIP 49871 at a glance
| Population | 392 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,125 |
| Median home value | $82,569 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marquette 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 | 18 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 17 | -6% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | -15% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 20 | +39% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49871
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49871?
Marquette County has had 233 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49871?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Marquette County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49871?
Since 2015, Marquette County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49871 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Marquette County has 28.9 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49871?
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.