Hadley, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hadley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hadley 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Lapeer County is lower on 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 worst month: 10.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Lapeer County has recorded 479 truck crashes since 2015, with 132 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Hadley since 2015; patterns below come from Lapeer County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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 Hadley happened on CR-OAKWOOD Rd (1), CR-RAY Rd (1), CR-SEYMOUR Lake Rd (1), SR-15 (1) and SR-24 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Hadley fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lapeer County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lapeer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-OAKWOOD Rd | 1 |
| CR-RAY Rd | 1 |
| CR-SEYMOUR Lake Rd | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 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 |
Hadley at a glance
| Population | 4,545 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48440) | $153,173 |
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 Hadley
How common are truck crashes in Hadley?
Lapeer County has had 479 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 132 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hadley?
Truck crashes in Lapeer County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hadley?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lapeer County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hadley compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 45.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lapeer County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hadley?
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.