Erie, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Erie: 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
5 of 329 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Erie compares with Michigan
Erie against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Erie stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Erie | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 653.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 12.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Erie has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Erie at a glance: 4.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Erie has recorded 329 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Erie is I-75, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-24 (3), I-280 (2) and I-475 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Erie fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.0% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Erie
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 14 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| I-280 | 2 |
| I-475 | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| Alexis Rd | 1 |
| CR-179 Cedar Point Rd | 1 |
| CR-180 Corduroy Rd | 1 |
| CR-510 Manhattan Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Erie) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 165 |
| Dixie | 12 |
| Luna Pier | 7 |
| Summit | 7 |
| Lakeside | 4 |
| Erie | 4 |
| Telegraph | 3 |
| I-75Sb | 2 |
Erie at a glance
| Population | 4,353 |
| Land area | 23.9 sq mi |
| Density | 182 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48133) | $74,388 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48133) | $184,238 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Erie 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 | 15 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +7% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 21 | +29% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 29 | +39% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Erie
How many truck accidents are there in Erie?
Erie has had 329 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Erie?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Erie: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Erie?
The worst month is February: 13.1% of truck crashes in Erie happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Erie?
Since 2015, Erie has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Erie compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 653.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Erie, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Erie?
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.