Brighton, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brighton: 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
7 of 307 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brighton compares with Michigan
Brighton against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brighton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brighton | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 323.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 6.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Brighton is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Brighton at a glance: 0.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brighton. They injured 68 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
10.6% 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 Brighton is US-23, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-GRAND River Ave (1), CR-GRAND River Rd (1) and CR-MILFORD Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Brighton fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brighton.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.8% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Brighton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 4 |
| CR-GRAND River Ave | 1 |
| CR-GRAND River Rd | 1 |
| CR-MILFORD Rd | 1 |
| CR-PONTIAC Trail | 1 |
| CR-TUTHILL Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Grand River Ave | 1 |
| I-96 | 1 |
| Sr-Grand River Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brighton) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 65 |
| US-23 | 32 |
| Kensington | 19 |
| Grand River | 17 |
| S Us 23 | 11 |
| N Us 23 | 10 |
| I96 Hwy | 8 |
| Old Us 23 | 5 |
Brighton at a glance
| Population | 7,933 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,258 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48116) | $106,763 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48116) | $386,158 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brighton 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 | 14 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 18 | +31% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 21 | +15% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 22 | +6% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brighton
How many truck crashes happen in Brighton?
Brighton has had 307 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 0.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Brighton?
US-23 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Brighton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brighton?
July has the most truck crashes in Brighton, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Brighton?
Since 2015, Brighton has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Brighton compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 323.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brighton, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Brighton?
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.