Bruce Township, Macomb County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bruce Township, Macomb County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bruce Township, Macomb County and Macomb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Macomb County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Macomb County compares with Michigan
Macomb County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macomb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macomb County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Macomb County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Bruce Township, Macomb County: SR-53 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bruce since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,502 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Macomb County. They injured 1,318 people and killed 46.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Bruce Township, Macomb County had 54 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Macomb County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-53 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: 32 Mile Rd W St Clair St (1), CR-29 Mile Rd (1) and CR-ROMEO Plank Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 198 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bruce Township, Macomb County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Macomb County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-53 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; 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 Macomb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 3 |
| 32 Mile Rd W St Clair St | 1 |
| CR-29 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-ROMEO Plank Rd | 1 |
| Rochester Rd | 1 |
| Scotch Settlement | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macomb County) |
|---|---|
| Mile | 825 |
| Mound | 492 |
| Van Dyke | 316 |
| I-94 | 209 |
| Hall | 200 |
| Groesbeck | 184 |
| Gratiot | 176 |
| I-696 | 126 |
Bruce Township, Macomb County at a glance
| Population | 10,109 |
| Land area | 36.7 sq mi |
| Density | 275 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48065) | $106,053 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48065) | $378,826 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macomb 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 | 250 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 273 | +9% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 266 | -3% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 405 | +52% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 250 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 405. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bruce Township, Macomb County
How common are truck crashes in Bruce Township, Macomb County?
Since 2015, 4,502 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macomb County (1,318 injured, 46 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bruce Township, Macomb County?
NHTSA data shows SR-53 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bruce since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bruce Township, Macomb County?
The worst month is October: 9.4% of truck crashes in Macomb County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bruce Township, Macomb County?
198 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macomb County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bruce Township, Macomb County compare with Michigan?
Macomb County records 43.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bruce Township, Macomb County?
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.