Hazel Park, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hazel Park: 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
4 of 232 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hazel Park compares with Michigan
Hazel Park against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hazel Park stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hazel Park | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 76% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Hazel Park sits below Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hazel Park at a glance: 0.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Hazel Park has recorded 232 truck crashes since 2015, with 77 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in October (2.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hazel Park happened on I-75 (7), I-94 (7), SR-102 (6), SR-3 (5) and Mound Rd (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Hazel Park fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.1% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hazel Park
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| I-94 | 7 |
| SR-102 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| Mound Rd | 4 |
| SR-10 | 4 |
| I-696 | 3 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 2 |
| Oakman Blvd | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hazel Park) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 93 |
| Mile | 20 |
| Chrysler | 12 |
| Dequindre | 12 |
| I-275 | 9 |
| John R | 4 |
| Woodward Heights | 4 |
| Sb I-75 | 3 |
Hazel Park at a glance
| Population | 15,064 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 5,346 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48030) | $67,073 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48030) | $158,061 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hazel Park 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 | 13 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +23% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | -15% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 20 | +42% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hazel Park
How many truck accidents are there in Hazel Park?
232 truck crashes have been reported in Hazel Park since 2015, with 1 deaths and 77 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hazel Park?
The worst month is May: 10.3% of truck crashes in Hazel Park happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hazel Park?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hazel Park since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hazel Park compare with Michigan?
Hazel Park records 130.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hazel Park?
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.