Delta, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Delta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
7 of 282 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delta compares with Michigan
Delta against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delta stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delta | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.9% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Delta is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Delta: 32.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Delta has recorded 282 truck crashes since 2015, with 88 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 32.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-96 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-96 (2), US-127 (2) and CR-COCHRAN Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Delta fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-96 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- With 32.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment 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 Delta
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 5 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| US-127 | 2 |
| CR-COCHRAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-S Francis Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAGINAW Hwy | 1 |
| College Rd | 1 |
| I-496 | 1 |
| N Canal Rd | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delta) |
|---|---|
| Creyts | 42 |
| I-96 | 35 |
| Saginaw | 24 |
| Lansing | 23 |
| Canal | 13 |
| Millett | 13 |
| Wb I96 | 7 |
| Mt Hope | 7 |
Delta at a glance
| Population | 33,211 |
| Land area | 32.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,025 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delta 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 | 13 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +23% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 19 | +21% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 23 | +18% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Delta
How many truck crashes happen in Delta?
Since 2015, 282 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delta (88 injured, 2 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Delta?
NHTSA data shows I-96 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Delta since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Delta?
Truck crashes in Delta peak in January, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Delta?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delta since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Delta compare with Michigan?
Delta records 72.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Delta?
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.