Chesterfield, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chesterfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 237 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chesterfield compares with Michigan
Chesterfield against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chesterfield stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chesterfield | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Chesterfield is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Michigan on garbage-truck share.
Chesterfield at a glance: CR-23 Mile Rd most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Chesterfield: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 237 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chesterfield since 2015: 67 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 8.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Chesterfield is CR-23 Mile Rd, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-94 (2), CR-19 Mile Rd (1) and CR-21 Mile Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Chesterfield fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to CR-23 Mile Rd at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Chesterfield
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-23 Mile Rd | 3 |
| I-94 | 2 |
| CR-19 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-21 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-29 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-CASS Ave | 1 |
| CR-MARINE City Hwy | 1 |
| CR-ROMEO Plank Rd | 1 |
| Garfield Rd | 1 |
| Marine City Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chesterfield) |
|---|---|
| Mile | 72 |
| Gratiot | 35 |
| I-94 | 31 |
| New Haven | 8 |
| Ramp 012D | 8 |
| Ramp 013A | 5 |
| Jefferson | 3 |
| Ramp 014A | 3 |
Chesterfield at a glance
| Population | 47,119 |
| Land area | 27.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,707 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48051) | $90,968 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48051) | $253,053 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chesterfield 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 | 14 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 19 | +33% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | -33% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | +76% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Chesterfield
How many truck crashes happen in Chesterfield?
Since 2015, 237 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chesterfield (67 injured, 3 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Chesterfield?
CR-23 Mile Rd had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Chesterfield since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Chesterfield?
Truck crashes in Chesterfield peak in October, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chesterfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Chesterfield since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Chesterfield compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Chesterfield has 43.2 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Chesterfield?
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.