Genoa, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Genoa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Genoa 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 has lower values than Michigan for in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Genoa at a glance: US-23 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Genoa since 2015.
Overview
Livingston County has recorded 1,281 truck crashes since 2015, with 419 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 154 truck crashes reported in Genoa since 2015, this page uses Livingston County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (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%).
Road surface: 16.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-23 leads within 10 miles of Genoa with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-GRAND River Ave (1), CR-GRAND River Rd (1) and CR-TUTHILL Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
39 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Their busiest month is February, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Genoa fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Livingston County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 5 |
| CR-GRAND River Ave | 1 |
| CR-GRAND River Rd | 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 (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 |
Genoa at a glance
| Population | 20,636 |
| Land area | 33.8 sq mi |
| Density | 610 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48843) | $94,577 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48843) | $348,873 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Genoa
How common are truck crashes in Genoa?
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 Genoa?
Since 2015, US-23 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Genoa: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Genoa?
January has the most truck crashes in Livingston County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Genoa?
Since 2015, Livingston County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Genoa 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 Genoa?
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.