Royal Oak, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Royal Oak: 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
11 of 353 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Royal Oak compares with Michigan
Royal Oak against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Royal Oak stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Royal Oak | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| 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 | 3.3% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Royal Oak sits below Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Royal Oak: 0.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 353 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Royal Oak. They injured 103 people and killed 1.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 35.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-102 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-24 (5), I-696 (4) and Mound Rd (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Royal Oak fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Royal Oak.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-102; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Royal Oak
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-102 | 6 |
| US-24 | 5 |
| I-696 | 4 |
| Mound Rd | 4 |
| SR-10 | 3 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 2 |
| CR-LONG Lake Rd | 2 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| 10 Mile Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Royal Oak) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 62 |
| Mile | 53 |
| I-696 | 42 |
| Woodward | 40 |
| Rochester | 7 |
| Stephenson | 6 |
| Crooks | 5 |
| Main | 5 |
Royal Oak at a glance
| Population | 58,251 |
| Land area | 11.8 sq mi |
| Density | 4,940 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48073) | $91,627 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48073) | $321,384 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Royal Oak 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 | 20 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 25 | +26% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 23 | -10% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 30 | +31% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Royal Oak
How many truck accidents are there in Royal Oak?
353 truck crashes have been reported in Royal Oak since 2015, with 1 deaths and 103 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Royal Oak?
SR-102 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Royal Oak since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Royal Oak?
Truck crashes in Royal Oak peak in June, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Royal Oak?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Royal Oak since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Royal Oak compared with Michigan?
Royal Oak records 52.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Royal Oak?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.