Palmyra, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Palmyra: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Palmyra and Lenawee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lenawee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lenawee County compares with Michigan
Lenawee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lenawee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lenawee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Lenawee County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Lenawee County at a glance: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.9%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Lenawee County has recorded 504 truck crashes since 2015, with 180 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Palmyra had 26 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lenawee County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.9% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-223 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come E Maumee St (1), SR-50 (1) and SR-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
30 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Their busiest month is August, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.1, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Palmyra fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lenawee County.
- Look at alternatives to US-223 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lenawee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-223 | 2 |
| E Maumee St | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lenawee County) |
|---|---|
| US-223 | 95 |
| US-12 | 40 |
| Adrian | 35 |
| Beecher | 23 |
| US-127 | 22 |
| Main | 13 |
| Sutton | 11 |
| Chicago | 10 |
Palmyra at a glance
| Population | 1,997 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49268) | $80,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49268) | $165,900 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lenawee 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 | 48 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 42 | -13% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 34 | -19% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 42 | +23% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Palmyra
How many truck crashes happen in Palmyra?
Since 2015, 504 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lenawee County (180 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Palmyra?
US-223 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Palmyra since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Palmyra?
Truck crashes in Lenawee County peak in June, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Palmyra?
30 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lenawee County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Palmyra compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Lenawee County has 44.2 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Palmyra?
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.