Laingsburg, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Laingsburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Laingsburg and Shiawassee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shiawassee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 473 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shiawassee County compares with Michigan
Shiawassee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shiawassee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shiawassee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Shiawassee County has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in Shiawassee County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 10.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Shiawassee County has recorded 473 truck crashes since 2015, with 130 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Laingsburg since 2015, this page uses Shiawassee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Laingsburg since 2015 were spread across roads: I-69 (3) and CR-HIBBARD Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Laingsburg fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shiawassee County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Shiawassee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 3 |
| CR-HIBBARD Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shiawassee County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 120 |
| Lansing | 16 |
| Main | 14 |
| Beard | 13 |
| Bath | 6 |
| Shiawassee | 5 |
| State | 5 |
| Bennington | 4 |
Laingsburg at a glance
| Population | 1,411 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 889 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48848) | $94,519 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48848) | $260,470 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shiawassee County 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 | 32 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 27 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 25 | -8% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 45 | +81% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 45 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Laingsburg
How many truck accidents are there in Laingsburg?
473 truck crashes have been reported in Shiawassee County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 130 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Laingsburg?
The worst month is January: 10.8% of truck crashes in Shiawassee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Laingsburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Shiawassee County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does Laingsburg compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 58.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shiawassee County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Laingsburg?
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.