Marion Township, Livingston County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion Township, Livingston County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marion 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 |
Livingston County has lower values than Michigan for in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Livingston County: February garbage-truck crashes peak in February (18% of the year's total).
Overview
Livingston County has recorded 1,281 truck crashes since 2015, with 419 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Marion Township, Livingston County had 50 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
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.
16.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Marion happened on CR-GRAND River Ave (1), CR-GRAND River Rd (1), CR-GREGORY Rd (1), CR-NICHOLSON Rd (1) and CR-OWOSSO Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Marion Township, Livingston County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-GRAND River Ave | 1 |
| CR-GRAND River Rd | 1 |
| CR-GREGORY Rd | 1 |
| CR-NICHOLSON Rd | 1 |
| CR-OWOSSO Rd | 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 |
Marion Township, Livingston County at a glance
| Population | 11,906 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 341 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 57 to 107. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Marion Township, Livingston County
How common are truck crashes in Marion Township, Livingston County?
Livingston County has had 1,281 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 419 people and killing 28.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marion 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 Marion Township, Livingston County?
Since 2015, Livingston County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Marion Township, Livingston County compared with Michigan?
Livingston County records 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marion 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.