Farmington Hills, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farmington Hills: 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
15 of 445 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Farmington Hills compares with Michigan
Farmington Hills against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Farmington Hills stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Farmington Hills | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Farmington Hills is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Farmington Hills: US-24 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Farmington Hills.
Overview
Police reported 445 crashes involving commercial trucks in Farmington Hills since 2015: 118 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.8% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
US-24 leads within 10 miles of Farmington Hills with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-696 (5), SR-14 (3) and 7 Mile Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Farmington Hills fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Farmington Hills.
- Where you can, review stops along US-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Farmington Hills
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 6 |
| I-696 | 5 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 2 |
| Beck Rd | 2 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| I-96 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-102 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Farmington Hills) |
|---|---|
| I-696 | 95 |
| Mile | 31 |
| Grand River | 29 |
| I-275 | 25 |
| Orchard Lake | 21 |
| Ramp 045B | 13 |
| Haggerty | 11 |
| Ramp 045A | 11 |
Farmington Hills at a glance
| Population | 84,173 |
| Land area | 33.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,530 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Farmington Hills 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 | 26 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 28 | +5% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 28 | +3% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 42 | +47% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Farmington Hills
How many truck crashes happen in Farmington Hills?
Since 2015, 445 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Farmington Hills (118 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Farmington Hills?
NHTSA data shows US-24 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Farmington Hills since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Farmington Hills?
Truck crashes in Farmington Hills peak in May, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Farmington Hills?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Farmington Hills since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Farmington Hills compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 45.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Farmington Hills, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Farmington Hills?
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.