Macomb, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Macomb: 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
18 of 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macomb compares with Michigan
Macomb against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macomb stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macomb | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Macomb sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Michigan on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Macomb: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.8%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Macomb has recorded 243 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.2% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.0%).
Road surface: 7.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Macomb is CR-23 Mile Rd, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-94 (2), Mound Rd (2) and SR-53 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 7.4% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Macomb fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along CR-23 Mile Rd; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Macomb
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 |
| Mound Rd | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| 18 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-19 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-21 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-29 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-CASS Ave | 1 |
| CR-ROMEO Plank Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macomb) |
|---|---|
| Hall | 78 |
| Mile | 58 |
| Romeo Plank | 19 |
| North | 18 |
| Mile Rd | 11 |
| Garfield | 5 |
| Gratiot | 5 |
| Hall Rd | 4 |
Macomb at a glance
| Population | 94,302 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,601 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48042) | $126,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48042) | $407,672 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macomb 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 | 10 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +41% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | -12% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 24 | +88% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Macomb
How many truck accidents are there in Macomb?
243 truck crashes have been reported in Macomb since 2015, with 3 deaths and 82 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Macomb?
Since 2015, CR-23 Mile Rd has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Macomb: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Macomb?
The worst month is July: 11.9% of truck crashes in Macomb happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Macomb?
Since 2015, Macomb has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Macomb compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Macomb has 22.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Macomb?
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.