Imlay City, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Imlay City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Imlay City 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. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Imlay City at a glance: SR-53 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Imlay City since 2015.
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.
Imlay City had 72 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Imlay City is SR-53, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Scotch Settlement (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Imlay City fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-53 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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-53 | 5 |
| Scotch Settlement | 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 |
Imlay City at a glance
| Population | 3,749 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,530 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48444) | $71,436 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48444) | $234,407 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Imlay City
How many truck accidents are there in Imlay City?
Lapeer County has had 479 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 132 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Imlay City?
Since 2015, SR-53 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Imlay City: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Imlay City?
January has the most truck crashes in Lapeer County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Imlay City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Lapeer County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Imlay City compare with Michigan?
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 Imlay City?
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.