Green Oak, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Green Oak: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Green Oak 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. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Green Oak: US-23 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Green Oak since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,281 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Livingston County. They injured 419 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 187 truck crashes reported in Green Oak since 2015, this page uses Livingston County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
16.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-GRAND River Rd (1), CR-JOY Rd (1) and CR-MILFORD Rd (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).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Green Oak fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 4 |
| CR-GRAND River Rd | 1 |
| CR-JOY Rd | 1 |
| CR-MILFORD Rd | 1 |
| CR-PONTIAC Trail | 1 |
| CR-TUTHILL Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Grand River Ave | 1 |
| Currie Rd | 1 |
| I-96 | 1 |
| None | 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 |
Green Oak at a glance
| Population | 19,904 |
| Land area | 34.2 sq mi |
| Density | 582 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 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 |
In the 1990s about 57 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 107. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Green Oak
How many truck accidents are there in Green Oak?
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 Green Oak?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Green Oak since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Green Oak?
Truck crashes in Livingston County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Green Oak?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Livingston County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Green Oak compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Livingston County has 54.2 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Green Oak?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.