ZIP 49915 (Caspian, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49915: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Iron 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
0 of 29 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Iron County compares with Michigan
Iron County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iron County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Iron County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Iron County: November worst month: 27.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Iron County has recorded 29 truck crashes since 2015, with 12 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 149 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 27.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 13.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 33.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49915 since 2015: CR-BATES Amasa Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Iron County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49915 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iron County.
- Morning starts matter: 37.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 33.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Iron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-BATES Amasa Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iron County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 10 |
| US-141 | 4 |
| Andreski Plat | 1 |
| Bates Amasa | 1 |
| County Road 424 | 1 |
| Crystal | 1 |
| Hunter | 1 |
| Long Lake | 1 |
ZIP 49915 at a glance
| Population | 570 |
| Density | 183 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,000 |
| Median home value | $73,019 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iron 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | -35% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -4% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +5% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49915
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49915?
Iron County has had 29 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 12 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49915?
November has the most truck crashes in Iron County, 27.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49915?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Iron County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49915 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Iron County has 21.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49915?
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.