Okemos, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Okemos: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Okemos and Ingham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ingham County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ingham County compares with Michigan
Ingham County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ingham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ingham County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Ingham County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Michigan on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Okemos at a glance: I-96 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Okemos.
Overview
Ingham County has recorded 1,324 truck crashes since 2015, with 357 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Okemos since 2015; patterns below come from Ingham County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-96 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-127 (2), College Rd (1) and I-496 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 58 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.8, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Okemos fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ingham County.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Ingham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 3 |
| US-127 | 2 |
| College Rd | 1 |
| I-496 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| Shaw Ln | 1 |
| Zimmer Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ingham County) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 131 |
| US-127 | 79 |
| S Us 127 | 71 |
| Grand River | 61 |
| Cedar | 60 |
| N Us 127 | 57 |
| Martin Luther King Jr | 39 |
| Saginaw | 34 |
Okemos at a glance
| Land area | 16.9 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ingham 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 | 65 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 86 | +32% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 76 | -11% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 118 | +54% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 65 a year in the 1990s and 118 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Okemos
How common are truck crashes in Okemos?
Since 2015, 1,324 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ingham County (357 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Okemos?
I-96 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Okemos since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Okemos?
October has the most truck crashes in Ingham County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Okemos?
Garbage trucks were involved in 58 reported crashes in Ingham County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How does Okemos compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ingham County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Okemos?
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.