Elba Township, Lapeer County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elba Township, Lapeer County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elba 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.
Elba Township, Lapeer County at a glance: SR-24 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Elba: 2 since 2015.
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.
Elba Township, Lapeer County had 40 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lapeer County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-DAVISON Rd (1), CR-HAINES Rd (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Elba Township, Lapeer County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-DAVISON Rd | 1 |
| CR-HAINES Rd | 1 |
| SR-15 | 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 |
Elba Township, Lapeer County at a glance
| Population | 5,239 |
| Land area | 31.7 sq mi |
| Density | 165 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48446) | $66,062 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48446) | $220,276 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elba Township, Lapeer County
How many truck crashes happen in Elba Township, Lapeer County?
479 truck crashes have been reported in Lapeer County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 132 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Elba Township, Lapeer County?
NHTSA data shows SR-24 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Elba since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Elba 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 Elba Township, Lapeer County?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lapeer County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Elba Township, Lapeer County compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 45.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lapeer County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Elba Township, Lapeer County?
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.