Fowlerville, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fowlerville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fowlerville 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 |
Livingston County sits below Michigan on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Fowlerville: I-96 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fowlerville: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Livingston County has recorded 1,281 truck crashes since 2015, with 419 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Fowlerville since 2015, this page uses Livingston County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-96 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-NICHOLSON Rd (1), CR-OWOSSO Rd (1) and SR-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
39 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (18% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 2.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Fowlerville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Livingston County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 5 |
| CR-NICHOLSON Rd | 1 |
| CR-OWOSSO Rd | 1 |
| SR-52 | 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 |
Fowlerville at a glance
| Population | 2,886 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,249 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48836) | $90,592 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48836) | $271,048 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fowlerville
How many truck accidents are there in Fowlerville?
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 Fowlerville?
Since 2015, I-96 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fowlerville: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fowlerville?
The worst month is January: 10.1% of truck crashes in Livingston County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fowlerville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Livingston County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fowlerville compare with Michigan?
Livingston County records 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fowlerville?
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.