ZIP 49873 (Perronville, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49873: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Menominee 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 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Menominee County compares with Michigan
Menominee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Menominee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Menominee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.8% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 43% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Menominee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Menominee County: August worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 119 crashes involving commercial trucks in Menominee County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.8% 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 49873 happened on US-27 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49873 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter 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 Menominee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Menominee County) |
|---|---|
| 10Th | 19 |
| US-41 | 11 |
| US-2 | 10 |
| County Road 354 | 2 |
| County Road 551 | 2 |
| 1010 26Th | 1 |
| 10Th St | 1 |
| 19Th | 1 |
ZIP 49873 at a glance
| Population | 65 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,375 |
| Median home value | $175,900 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Menominee 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | -15% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | -31% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +49% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49873
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49873?
Menominee County has had 119 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 46 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49873?
August has the most truck crashes in Menominee County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49873?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Menominee County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49873 compared with Michigan?
Menominee County records 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49873?
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.