ZIP 49895 (Wetmore, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49895: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Delta County: 4.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Delta County has recorded 202 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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%).
28.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 49895 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49895 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
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 (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 49895 at a glance
| Population | 840 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,115 |
| Median home value | $205,872 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49895
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49895?
Delta County has had 202 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49895?
Truck crashes in Delta County peak in January, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49895?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Delta County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49895 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Delta County has 46.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49895?
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.