ZIP 49894 (Wells, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49894: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delta 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
5 of 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delta County compares with Michigan
Delta County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delta County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delta County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Delta County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Delta County: 4.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Delta County has recorded 202 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49894 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-35 (2) and Lake Shore Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49894 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delta County.
- With 28.6% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Delta County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 2 |
| Lake Shore Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delta County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 60 |
| Lincoln | 22 |
| US-41 | 14 |
| 30Th | 6 |
| 18Th | 4 |
| US-2741 | 3 |
| Danforth | 3 |
| County 426 M.5 | 3 |
ZIP 49894 at a glance
| Population | 861 |
| Density | 456 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,828 |
| Median home value | $146,238 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delta 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 15 | -8% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 16 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | +1% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49894
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49894?
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delta County (53 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49894?
The worst month is January: 14.9% of truck crashes in Delta County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49894?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Delta County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49894 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Delta County has 46.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49894?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.