Mount Clemens, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Clemens: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Clemens 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 |
Macomb County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Mount Clemens: I-94 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Mount Clemens.
Overview
Macomb County has recorded 4,502 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,318 people injured and 46 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Mount Clemens had 86 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%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mount Clemens is I-94, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-23 Mile Rd (3), Mound Rd (2) and SR-3 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 198 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Their busiest month is July, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Mount Clemens fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 5 |
| CR-23 Mile Rd | 3 |
| Mound Rd | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| 13 Mile Rd | 1 |
| 18 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-19 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-21 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 County) |
|---|---|
| Mile | 825 |
| Mound | 492 |
| Van Dyke | 316 |
| I-94 | 209 |
| Hall | 200 |
| Groesbeck | 184 |
| Gratiot | 176 |
| I-696 | 126 |
Mount Clemens at a glance
| Population | 15,480 |
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3,782 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48043) | $52,161 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48043) | $179,660 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 250 a year in the 1990s and 405 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mount Clemens
How many truck crashes happen in Mount Clemens?
Since 2015, 4,502 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macomb County (1,318 injured, 46 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mount Clemens?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mount Clemens since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mount Clemens?
Truck crashes in Macomb County peak in October, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mount Clemens?
Since 2015, Macomb County has reported 198 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mount Clemens compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Macomb County has 43.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mount Clemens?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.