ZIP 49938 (Ironwood, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49938: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Gogebic County: 42.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 64 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gogebic County since 2015: 21 people were injured and 0 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 14.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 42.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49938 since 2015: US-51 (2). No single road stands out.
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 49938 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gogebic County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.9% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- With 42.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 49938 at a glance
| Population | 7,460 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,606 |
| Median home value | $101,322 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 49938
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49938?
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gogebic County (21 injured, 0 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49938?
February has the most truck crashes in Gogebic County, 15.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49938?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gogebic County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 49938 compared with Michigan?
Gogebic County records 37.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 49938?
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.