Howell, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Howell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Howell 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Livingston County: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 18% of them.
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 143 truck crashes reported in Howell 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Howell since 2015: CR-GRAND River Ave (1), CR-GRAND River Rd (1), CR-NICHOLSON Rd (1), CR-OWOSSO Rd (1) and I-96 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
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 Howell fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Livingston County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-GRAND River Ave | 1 |
| CR-GRAND River Rd | 1 |
| CR-NICHOLSON Rd | 1 |
| CR-OWOSSO Rd | 1 |
| I-96 | 1 |
| Sr-Grand River Ave | 1 |
| US-23 | 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 |
Howell at a glance
| Population | 9,914 |
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,986 per sq mi |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Howell
How many truck accidents are there in Howell?
Livingston County has had 1,281 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 419 people and killing 28.
When do most truck crashes happen in Howell?
January has the most truck crashes in Livingston County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Howell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Livingston County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Howell compare with Michigan?
Livingston County records 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Howell?
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.