Perry, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perry 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. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Perry: I-69 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Perry since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 473 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shiawassee County. They injured 130 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 87 truck crashes reported in Perry since 2015, this page uses Shiawassee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-HIBBARD Rd (1), SR-52 (1) and Zimmer Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Perry fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 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 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| Zimmer 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 |
Perry at a glance
| Population | 2,129 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 819 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48872) | $79,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48872) | $235,825 |
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 Perry
How many truck accidents are there in Perry?
473 truck crashes have been reported in Shiawassee County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 130 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Perry?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Perry: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Perry?
Truck crashes in Shiawassee County peak in January, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Perry?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Shiawassee County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does Perry compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Shiawassee County records 58.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Perry?
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.