ZIP 49968 (Wakefield, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 49968: 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 sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Michigan on 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
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gogebic County. They injured 21 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.5% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 49968.
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 49968 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gogebic County.
- 33.9% 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 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
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 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 49968 at a glance
| Population | 2,203 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,759 |
| Median home value | $93,166 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 49968
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 49968?
Gogebic County has had 64 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 21 people and killing 0.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 49968?
February has the most truck crashes in Gogebic County, 15.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 49968?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Gogebic County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 49968 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
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 49968?
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.