Novi, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Novi: 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
6 of 357 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Novi compares with Michigan
Novi against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Novi stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Novi | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 86% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Novi has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Novi: 0.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Novi has recorded 357 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.0% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
SR-14 leads within 10 miles of Novi with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-696 (3), Beck Rd (2) and I-275 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Novi fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Novi.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-14; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Novi
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 4 |
| I-696 | 3 |
| Beck Rd | 2 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| I-96 | 2 |
| CR-MILFORD Rd | 1 |
| CR-PONTIAC Trail | 1 |
| Currie Rd | 1 |
| Five Mile Rd | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Novi) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 96 |
| Mile | 42 |
| Novi | 28 |
| Grand River | 20 |
| Beck | 20 |
| Eb I-96 | 9 |
| Meadowbrook | 6 |
| Napier | 5 |
Novi at a glance
| Population | 67,675 |
| Land area | 30.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,238 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Novi 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 | 12 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 22 | +82% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | -22% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 37 | +120% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 37 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 Novi
How many truck crashes happen in Novi?
Since 2015, 357 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Novi (102 injured, 1 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Novi?
NHTSA data shows SR-14 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Novi since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Novi?
July has the most truck crashes in Novi, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Novi?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Novi since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Novi compared with Michigan?
Novi records 45.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Novi?
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.