ZIP 49946 (Lanse, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49946: 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 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Baraga County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 22 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 34.2% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49946 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-41 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 49946 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 36.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 34.2% 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 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 49946 at a glance
| Population | 3,757 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,341 |
| Median home value | $128,684 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49946
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49946?
47 truck crashes have been reported in Baraga County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 22 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49946?
October has the most truck crashes in Baraga County, 19.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49946?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baraga County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 49946 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Baraga County has 45.6 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49946?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.