ZIP 49896 (Wilson, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49896: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Menominee County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 15.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Menominee County has recorded 119 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 3 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%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 28.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49896 happened on US-27 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49896 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Menominee County.
- 28.8% 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 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 49896 at a glance
| Population | 1,660 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,167 |
| Median home value | $156,350 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49896
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49896?
119 truck crashes have been reported in Menominee County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 46 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49896?
Truck crashes in Menominee County peak in August, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49896?
Since 2015, Menominee County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49896 compare with Michigan?
Menominee County records 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49896?
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.