Shaftsburg, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shaftsburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shaftsburg 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Shaftsburg: I-69 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Shaftsburg.
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Shaftsburg since 2015; patterns below come from Shiawassee County as a whole.
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.
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
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-96 (1), SR-52 (1) and Zimmer Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Shaftsburg fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shiawassee County.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, 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 Shiawassee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 3 |
| I-96 | 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 |
Shaftsburg at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 45. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shaftsburg
How common are truck crashes in Shaftsburg?
473 truck crashes have been reported in Shiawassee County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 130 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Shaftsburg?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shaftsburg: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Shaftsburg?
The worst month is January: 10.8% of truck crashes in Shiawassee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Shaftsburg?
Since 2015, Shiawassee County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Shaftsburg compare with Michigan?
Shiawassee County records 58.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Shaftsburg?
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.