Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bloomfield Township, Oakland County: 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
16 of 324 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bloomfield Township, Oakland County compares with Michigan
Bloomfield Township, Oakland County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bloomfield Township, Oakland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bloomfield Township, Oakland County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Bloomfield Township, Oakland County sits below Michigan on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Bloomfield Township, Oakland County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.1%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 324 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bloomfield Township, Oakland County since 2015: 77 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Bloomfield happened on I-696 (4), US-24 (4), CR-LONG Lake Rd (2), I-75 (2) and SR-10 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Bloomfield Township, Oakland County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bloomfield Township, Oakland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-696 | 4 |
| US-24 | 4 |
| CR-LONG Lake Rd | 2 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-102 | 2 |
| CR-AIRPORT Rd | 1 |
| Opdyke Rd | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bloomfield Township, Oakland County) |
|---|---|
| Telegraph | 146 |
| Square Lake | 50 |
| I-75 | 19 |
| Maple | 12 |
| Woodward | 9 |
| Long Lake | 9 |
| Franklin | 8 |
| Lahser | 3 |
Bloomfield Township, Oakland County at a glance
| Population | 44,361 |
| Land area | 24.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,804 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48302) | $178,103 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48302) | $662,302 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bloomfield Township, Oakland 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 | 20 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 20 | -0% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | -8% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 29 | +59% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bloomfield Township, Oakland County
How many truck accidents are there in Bloomfield Township, Oakland County?
Bloomfield Township, Oakland County has had 324 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 77 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bloomfield Township, Oakland County?
February has the most truck crashes in Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bloomfield Township, Oakland County?
Since 2015, Bloomfield Township, Oakland County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Bloomfield Township, Oakland County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bloomfield Township, Oakland County has 60.2 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bloomfield Township, Oakland County?
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.