ZIP 49911 (Bessemer, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49911: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gogebic 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 64 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gogebic County compares with Michigan
Gogebic County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gogebic County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gogebic County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 42.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.5% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 15.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Gogebic County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Michigan on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Gogebic County: 42.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Gogebic County has recorded 64 truck crashes since 2015, with 21 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 68 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (14.1%).
42.4% 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 49911 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-51 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49911 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 33.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 42.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Gogebic County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gogebic County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 19 |
| Cloverland | 7 |
| Lead | 4 |
| Lake | 2 |
| Putnam | 2 |
| Sunday Lake | 2 |
| Ascherman | 1 |
| Ayer St | 1 |
ZIP 49911 at a glance
| Population | 2,729 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,000 |
| Median home value | $107,340 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gogebic 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 5 | +7% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -33% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +104% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49911
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 49911?
64 truck crashes have been reported in Gogebic County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 21 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49911?
The worst month is February: 15.6% of truck crashes in Gogebic County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49911?
Since 2015, Gogebic County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49911 compared with Michigan?
Gogebic County records 37.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49911?
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.