Deerfield Township, Livingston County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deerfield Township, Livingston County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Deerfield Township, Livingston County and Livingston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Livingston County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Michigan, Livingston County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Deerfield Township, Livingston County: US-23 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Deerfield: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,281 crashes involving commercial trucks in Livingston County since 2015: 419 people were injured and 28 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Deerfield Township, Livingston County had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Livingston County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Deerfield is US-23, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-OWOSSO Rd (1) and Silver Lake Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
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 Deerfield Township, Livingston County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 3 |
| CR-OWOSSO Rd | 1 |
| Silver Lake Rd | 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 |
Deerfield Township, Livingston County at a glance
| Population | 4,103 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 113 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48816) | $48,978 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Deerfield Township, Livingston County
How many truck crashes happen in Deerfield Township, Livingston County?
Livingston County has had 1,281 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 419 people and killing 28.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Deerfield Township, Livingston County?
US-23 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Deerfield since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Deerfield Township, Livingston County?
January has the most truck crashes in Livingston County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Deerfield Township, Livingston County?
Since 2015, Livingston County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Deerfield Township, Livingston County compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Livingston County has 54.2 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Deerfield Township, Livingston County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.