Swartz Creek, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Swartz Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Swartz Creek 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 |
Genesee County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Genesee County at a glance: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (97 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,022 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Genesee County. They injured 613 people and killed 36.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 49 truck crashes reported in Swartz Creek since 2015, this page uses Genesee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Swartz Creek is US-23, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-69 (4), I-75 (3) and SR-54 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
97 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Their busiest month is September, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Swartz Creek fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Genesee County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 5 |
| I-69 | 4 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-54 | 3 |
| Atherton Rd | 2 |
| Bristol Rd | 1 |
| CR-LINDEN Rd | 1 |
| Hill Rd | 1 |
| Morrish Rd | 1 |
| S Saginaw St | 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 |
Swartz Creek at a glance
| Population | 5,848 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,395 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48473) | $77,921 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48473) | $205,953 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 137 a year in the 1990s and 187 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Swartz Creek
How many truck accidents are there in Swartz Creek?
2,022 truck crashes have been reported in Genesee County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 613 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Swartz Creek?
US-23 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Swartz Creek since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Swartz Creek?
Truck crashes in Genesee County peak in January, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Swartz Creek?
97 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Genesee County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Swartz Creek compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Genesee County has 43.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Swartz Creek?
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.