Metamora, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Metamora: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Metamora 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.
What stands out in Metamora: SR-24 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Metamora.
Overview
Police reported 479 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lapeer County since 2015: 132 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 24 truck crashes reported in Metamora 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
21.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Metamora is SR-24, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-HAINES Rd (1), CR-OAKWOOD Rd (1) and CR-RAY Rd (1).
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 Metamora fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lapeer County.
- 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 | 3 |
| CR-HAINES Rd | 1 |
| CR-OAKWOOD Rd | 1 |
| CR-RAY 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 |
Metamora at a glance
| Population | 605 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 728 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48455) | $103,835 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48455) | $367,827 |
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. 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 Metamora
How many truck accidents are there in Metamora?
479 truck crashes have been reported in Lapeer County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 132 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Metamora?
Since 2015, SR-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Metamora: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Metamora?
Truck crashes in Lapeer County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Metamora?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Lapeer County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Metamora compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Lapeer County has 45.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Metamora?
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.