Rochester Hills, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rochester 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
14 of 213 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rochester Hills compares with Michigan
Rochester Hills against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rochester Hills stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rochester Hills | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 12.9% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Rochester Hills is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Michigan on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Rochester Hills at a glance: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.5%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Rochester Hills has recorded 213 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
10.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rochester Hills since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-LONG Lake Rd (2), I-75 (2), Mound Rd (2), SR-53 (2) and US-24 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.6% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Rochester Hills fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rochester Hills.
- 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 Rochester Hills
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-LONG Lake Rd | 2 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| Mound Rd | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| 18 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-23 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-RYAN | 1 |
| CR-VAN Dyke Ave | 1 |
| Eighteen Mile Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rochester Hills) |
|---|---|
| Rochester | 36 |
| Adams | 15 |
| Hamlin | 14 |
| Crooks | 13 |
| Tienken | 9 |
| Walton | 9 |
| Dequindre | 8 |
| South | 8 |
Rochester Hills at a glance
| Population | 78,330 |
| Land area | 32.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,388 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48309) | $121,007 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48309) | $424,695 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rochester 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 | 14 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 17 | +17% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | -33% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 20 | +73% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 20 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 Rochester Hills
How many truck accidents are there in Rochester Hills?
Since 2015, 213 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rochester Hills (69 injured, 0 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Rochester Hills?
Truck crashes in Rochester Hills peak in September, with 15.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rochester Hills?
Since 2015, Rochester Hills has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Rochester Hills compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 23.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rochester Hills, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rochester Hills?
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.