ZIP 49908 (Baraga, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49908: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Baraga 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 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Baraga County compares with Michigan
Baraga County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baraga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baraga County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Baraga County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Baraga County: 7.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Baraga County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 98 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 19.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
34.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49908 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-41 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49908 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 36.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 34.2% 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
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 Baraga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baraga County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 33 |
| US-141 | 3 |
| Buckland | 1 |
| L Anse | 1 |
| Mead | 1 |
| Michigan | 1 |
| Peterson | 1 |
| Skanee | 1 |
ZIP 49908 at a glance
| Population | 3,201 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,281 |
| Median home value | $136,663 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baraga 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +17% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 2 | -56% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +67% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49908
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49908?
47 truck crashes have been reported in Baraga County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 22 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49908?
October has the most truck crashes in Baraga County, 19.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49908?
Since 2015, Baraga County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49908 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Baraga County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49908?
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.