ZIP 49876 (Quinnesec, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49876: 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 |
Dickinson County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Dickinson County at a glance: 31.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Dickinson County has recorded 99 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 49876 since 2015.
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 49876 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.5% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- With 31.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment 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 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 49876 at a glance
| Population | 923 |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,853 |
| Median home value | $154,951 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 49876
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49876?
99 truck crashes have been reported in Dickinson County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 35 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49876?
Truck crashes in Dickinson County peak in December, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49876?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dickinson County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49876 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dickinson County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49876?
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.