Livingston County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Livingston County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston County compares with Michigan
Livingston County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Livingston County has lower values than Michigan for in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Livingston County: US-23 most fatal truck crashes in Livingston County: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,281 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Livingston County. They injured 419 people and killed 28.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
16.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
US-23 leads in Livingston County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-96 (2), CR-GRAND River Ave (1) and CR-GRAND River Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
39 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (18%).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Livingston County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 6 |
| I-96 | 2 |
| CR-GRAND River Ave | 1 |
| CR-GRAND River Rd | 1 |
| CR-GREGORY Rd | 1 |
| CR-NICHOLSON Rd | 1 |
| CR-OWOSSO Rd | 1 |
| CR-TUTHILL Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Grand River Ave | 1 |
| Sr-Grand River Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 250 |
| US-23 | 226 |
| Highland | 82 |
| Grand River | 54 |
| N Us 23 | 35 |
| I96 Hwy | 31 |
| S Us 23 | 31 |
| Kensington | 20 |
Livingston County at a glance
| Population | 196,976 |
| Land area | 565.3 sq mi |
| Density | 348 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $102,857 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 57 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 68 | +20% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 75 | +10% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 107 | +43% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 107 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Livingston County
ZIP codes in Livingston County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Livingston County
How many truck crashes happen in Livingston County?
Livingston County has had 1,281 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 419 people and killing 28.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Livingston County?
US-23 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Livingston County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Livingston County?
Truck crashes in Livingston County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Livingston County?
39 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Livingston County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Livingston County compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Livingston County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Livingston County?
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.