Southfield, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Southfield: 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 551 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Southfield compares with Michigan
Southfield against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Southfield stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Southfield | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Southfield is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Southfield: 1 in 88 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Southfield has recorded 551 truck crashes since 2015, with 151 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Southfield is I-696, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-24 (5), SR-102 (3) and 7 Mile Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Southfield fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-696, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Southfield
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-696 | 6 |
| US-24 | 5 |
| SR-102 | 3 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 2 |
| I-96 | 2 |
| Oakman Blvd | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| 10 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-HUBBELL | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Southfield) |
|---|---|
| I-696 | 121 |
| Telegraph | 79 |
| Mile | 61 |
| Greenfield | 25 |
| Southfield | 20 |
| Northwestern | 19 |
| Eight Mile | 12 |
| Evergreen | 12 |
Southfield at a glance
| Population | 76,874 |
| Land area | 26.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,927 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Southfield 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 | 43 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 38 | -11% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 30 | -21% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 54 | +79% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 43 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Southfield
How many truck crashes happen in Southfield?
Southfield has had 551 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 151 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Southfield?
I-696 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Southfield since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Southfield?
The worst month is July: 11.8% of truck crashes in Southfield happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Southfield?
Since 2015, Southfield has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Southfield compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 62.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Southfield, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Southfield?
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.