Bedford Township, Monroe County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bedford Township, Monroe County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bedford Township, Monroe County and Monroe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monroe 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 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Michigan
Monroe County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Michigan, Monroe County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Bedford Township, Monroe County: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bedford: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,133 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 723 people were injured and 57 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 60 truck crashes were reported in Bedford Township, Monroe County since 2015; patterns below come from Monroe County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bedford is I-75, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-475 (4), US-23 (3) and US-24 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 64 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bedford Township, Monroe County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| I-475 | 4 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| Alexis Rd | 1 |
| CR-179 Cedar Point Rd | 1 |
| CR-510 Manhattan Blvd | 1 |
| CR-ERIE Rd | 1 |
| CR-LEWIS Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 541 |
| US-23 | 174 |
| Telegraph | 114 |
| N Us 23 | 74 |
| S Us 23 | 66 |
| Dixie | 60 |
| I-275 | 38 |
| Sterns | 23 |
Bedford Township, Monroe County at a glance
| Population | 31,999 |
| Land area | 39.2 sq mi |
| Density | 816 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48182) | $84,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48182) | $254,050 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 90 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 121 | +34% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 128 | +6% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 190 | +48% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 90 a year in the 1990s and 190 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bedford Township, Monroe County
How many truck crashes happen in Bedford Township, Monroe County?
Since 2015, 2,133 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (723 injured, 57 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bedford Township, Monroe County?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bedford: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bedford Township, Monroe County?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bedford Township, Monroe County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 64 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does Bedford Township, Monroe County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 114.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monroe County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bedford Township, Monroe County?
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.