Deerfield Township, Lapeer County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County and Lapeer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lapeer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 479 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lapeer County compares with Michigan
Lapeer County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lapeer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Lapeer County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lapeer County: January 10.9% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 479 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lapeer County. They injured 132 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County since 2015, this page uses Lapeer County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
21.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Deerfield happened on SR-24 (2) and CR-HAINES Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Deerfield Township, Lapeer County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lapeer County.
- With 21.4% 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 Lapeer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 2 |
| CR-HAINES Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lapeer County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 61 |
| Van Dyke | 51 |
| Lapeer | 40 |
| Main | 39 |
| Vandyke | 27 |
| Cedar | 17 |
| Newark | 9 |
| Burnside | 9 |
Deerfield Township, Lapeer County at a glance
| Population | 5,780 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 162 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48461) | $78,453 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48461) | $203,649 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lapeer 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 | 36 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 41 | +14% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 28 | -31% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 43 | +51% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Deerfield Township, Lapeer County
How many truck crashes happen in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County?
Lapeer County has had 479 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 132 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County?
Truck crashes in Lapeer County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Lapeer County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does Deerfield Township, Lapeer County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lapeer County has 45.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Deerfield Township, Lapeer County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.