ZIP 49953 (Ontonagon, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49953: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ontonagon 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
1 of 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ontonagon County compares with Michigan
Ontonagon County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ontonagon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ontonagon County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.16 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 47% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 50.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 38.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Ontonagon County has lower values than Michigan for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ontonagon County: January worst month: 25.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Ontonagon County has recorded 58 truck crashes since 2015, with 9 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 80 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (25.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.7%).
November through March accounts for 54.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
50.0% 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 49953 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 49953 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 50.0% 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
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 Ontonagon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ontonagon County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 10 |
| Ontonagon Greenland | 7 |
| Rockland | 5 |
| Calumet | 1 |
| Misery Bay | 1 |
| Norwich | 1 |
| One Mile | 1 |
ZIP 49953 at a glance
| Population | 2,368 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,375 |
| Median home value | $123,340 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ontonagon 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | -30% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -15% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | +73% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 49953
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 49953?
Ontonagon County has had 58 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 9 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 49953?
January has the most truck crashes in Ontonagon County, 25.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 49953?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ontonagon County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49953 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Ontonagon County has 78.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 49953?
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.