ZIP 49959 (Ramsay, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49959: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Gogebic County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Gogebic County at a glance: 42.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Overview
Gogebic County has recorded 64 truck crashes since 2015, with 21 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.1%.
November through March accounts for 52.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 49959 happened on US-51 (2); no road leads clearly.
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 49959 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gogebic County.
- Morning starts matter: 33.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 42.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 49959 at a glance
| Population | 372 |
| Density | 143 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,500 |
| Median home value | $67,245 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 49959
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49959?
Gogebic County has had 64 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 21 people and killing 0.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 49959?
Truck crashes in Gogebic County peak in February, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49959?
Since 2015, Gogebic County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 49959 compare with Michigan?
Gogebic County records 37.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 49959?
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.