Lyon Township, Oakland County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lyon 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
8 of 223 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lyon Township, Oakland County compares with Michigan
Lyon 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 Lyon Township, Oakland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lyon Township, Oakland County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Lyon Township, Oakland County has lower values than Michigan for injuries per crash 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 Lyon Township, Oakland County: US-23 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lyon: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 223 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lyon Township, Oakland County since 2015: 56 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
US-23 leads within 10 miles of Lyon with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Beck Rd (2), I-696 (2) and SR-14 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Lyon Township, Oakland County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lyon Township, Oakland County.
- Check whether your routes use US-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 33.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 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 Lyon Township, Oakland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 4 |
| Beck Rd | 2 |
| I-696 | 2 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| CR-MILFORD Rd | 1 |
| CR-PONTIAC Trail | 1 |
| CR-TUTHILL Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Grand River Ave | 1 |
| Currie Rd | 1 |
| Five Mile Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lyon Township, Oakland County) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 97 |
| Milford | 19 |
| Grand River | 15 |
| Mile | 7 |
| Eb I-96 | 6 |
| Kent Lake | 4 |
| Pontiac Trl | 3 |
| Ten Mile | 3 |
Lyon Township, Oakland County at a glance
| Population | 26,574 |
| Land area | 31.0 sq mi |
| Density | 858 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48165) | $106,220 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48165) | $376,809 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lyon 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 | 8 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +16% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +23% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +106% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lyon Township, Oakland County
How many truck accidents are there in Lyon Township, Oakland County?
Lyon Township, Oakland County has had 223 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 56 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lyon Township, Oakland County?
US-23 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lyon since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lyon Township, Oakland County?
November has the most truck crashes in Lyon Township, Oakland County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lyon Township, Oakland County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lyon Township, Oakland County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lyon Township, Oakland County compare with Michigan?
Lyon Township, Oakland County records 72.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lyon Township, Oakland County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.