St. Clair Shores, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Clair Shores: 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
11 of 233 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Clair Shores compares with Michigan
St. Clair Shores against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Clair Shores stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Clair Shores | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Michigan, St. Clair Shores is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
St. Clair Shores at a glance: I-94 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of St. Clair Shores.
Overview
Police reported 233 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Clair Shores since 2015: 75 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
8.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of St. Clair Shores with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-102 (3), SR-3 (3) and 13 Mile Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for St. Clair Shores fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Clair Shores.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in St. Clair Shores
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| SR-102 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| 13 Mile Rd | 2 |
| Mound Rd | 2 |
| SR-97 | 2 |
| 10 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-19 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-CASS Ave | 1 |
| CR-OUTER Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Clair Shores) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 56 |
| Mile | 29 |
| Harper | 13 |
| Jefferson | 5 |
| Little Mack | 5 |
| Ramp 003C | 3 |
| Martin | 3 |
| Ramp 003A | 2 |
St. Clair Shores at a glance
| Population | 58,077 |
| Land area | 11.7 sq mi |
| Density | 4,972 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48081) | $82,009 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48081) | $216,045 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Clair Shores 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 | 12 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | +43% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | -27% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 24 | +84% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 24 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 St. Clair Shores
How many truck accidents are there in St. Clair Shores?
233 truck crashes have been reported in St. Clair Shores since 2015, with 5 deaths and 75 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in St. Clair Shores?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of St. Clair Shores since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in St. Clair Shores?
Truck crashes in St. Clair Shores peak in April, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in St. Clair Shores?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Clair Shores since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in St. Clair Shores compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Clair Shores has 34.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in St. Clair Shores?
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.