Northville, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Northville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Northville and Oakland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oakland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 0.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Oakland County compares with Michigan
Oakland County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oakland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 57% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Oakland County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Northville at a glance: SR-14 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Northville.
Overview
Oakland County has recorded 6,145 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,773 people injured and 59 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Northville since 2015; patterns below come from Oakland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
SR-14 leads within 10 miles of Northville with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-275 (3), I-696 (3) and Beck Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 267 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.2, vs 0.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Northville fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oakland County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-14; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Oakland County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Oakland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 4 |
| I-275 | 3 |
| I-696 | 3 |
| Beck Rd | 2 |
| Wayne Rd | 2 |
| CR-MILFORD Rd | 1 |
| CR-PONTIAC Trail | 1 |
| Currie Rd | 1 |
| Five Mile Rd | 1 |
| I-96 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oakland County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 539 |
| I-696 | 350 |
| Mile | 320 |
| Telegraph | 316 |
| I-96 | 232 |
| Lapeer | 176 |
| Woodward | 136 |
| Highland | 122 |
Northville at a glance
| Population | 6,047 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,966 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48167) | $124,630 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48167) | $454,147 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in 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 | 385 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 408 | +6% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 355 | -13% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 558 | +57% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 385 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 558. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Northville
How common are truck crashes in Northville?
Since 2015, 6,145 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oakland County (1,773 injured, 59 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Northville?
SR-14 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Northville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Northville?
Truck crashes in Oakland County peak in July, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Northville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 267 reported crashes in Oakland County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does Northville compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oakland County has 40.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Northville?
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.