ZIP 49947 (Marenisco, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49947: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than Michigan for 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.
What stands out in Gogebic County: 42.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Police reported 64 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gogebic County since 2015: 21 people were injured and 0 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 68 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.5% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 14.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 42.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 49947 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49947 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.9% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 42.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 49947 at a glance
| Population | 673 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,750 |
| Median home value | $191,121 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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 49947
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49947?
64 truck crashes have been reported in Gogebic County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 21 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49947?
February has the most truck crashes in Gogebic County, 15.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 49947?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Gogebic County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 49947 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
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 49947?
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.