Saginaw, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saginaw: 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
17 of 308 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saginaw compares with Michigan
Saginaw against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saginaw stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saginaw | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 67% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Saginaw sits below Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Saginaw: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.0%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Saginaw. They injured 107 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 34.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: CR-DIXIE Hwy (1), SR-13 (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 5.5%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Saginaw fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Saginaw
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 4 |
| CR-DIXIE Hwy | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saginaw) |
|---|---|
| Washington | 31 |
| State | 30 |
| Michigan | 22 |
| Gratiot | 21 |
| Midland | 16 |
| Tittabawassee | 15 |
| Bay | 13 |
| Davenport | 10 |
Saginaw at a glance
| Population | 43,001 |
| Land area | 17.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,515 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saginaw 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 | 23 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 22 | -6% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 16 | -28% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 30 | +93% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Saginaw
How many truck accidents are there in Saginaw?
Saginaw has had 308 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 3.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Saginaw?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Saginaw since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Saginaw?
September has the most truck crashes in Saginaw, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Saginaw?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saginaw since 2015, 5.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Saginaw compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 59.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Saginaw, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Saginaw?
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.