Fenton Township, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fenton Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fenton Township and Genesee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Genesee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Genesee County compares with Michigan
Genesee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Genesee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Genesee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Genesee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Michigan on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Genesee County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 2,022 crashes involving commercial trucks in Genesee County since 2015: 613 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 149 truck crashes reported in Fenton Township since 2015, this page uses Genesee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 47.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
17.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fenton is US-23, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-GRANGE Hall Rd (1), CR-LINDEN Rd (1) and Hill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 97 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.1, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Fenton Township fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Genesee County.
- Check whether your routes use US-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Genesee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 7 |
| CR-GRANGE Hall Rd | 1 |
| CR-LINDEN Rd | 1 |
| Hill Rd | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| Morrish Rd | 1 |
| Silver Lake Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Genesee County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 175 |
| I-75 | 149 |
| Dort | 136 |
| US-23 | 114 |
| Bristol | 96 |
| Vienna | 49 |
| State | 46 |
| I-475 | 42 |
Fenton Township at a glance
| Population | 17,238 |
| Land area | 23.8 sq mi |
| Density | 724 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48451) | $99,943 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48451) | $273,029 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Genesee 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 | 137 | — | 5.8 |
| 2000s | 147 | +7% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 119 | -19% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 187 | +57% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 137 to 187. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fenton Township
How many truck accidents are there in Fenton Township?
Genesee County has had 2,022 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 613 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fenton Township?
US-23 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fenton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fenton Township?
Truck crashes in Genesee County peak in January, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fenton Township?
97 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Genesee County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fenton Township compare with Michigan?
Genesee County records 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fenton Township?
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.