Ann Arbor, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ann Arbor: 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
4.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ann Arbor compares with Michigan
Ann Arbor against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ann Arbor stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ann Arbor | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Ann Arbor is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Ann Arbor: I-94 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Ann Arbor since 2015.
Overview
Ann Arbor has recorded 854 truck crashes since 2015, with 203 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). Next come US-23 (8), SR-14 (4) and I-275 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (21%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.3, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Ann Arbor fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ann Arbor.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ann Arbor
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 12 |
| US-23 | 8 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| I-275 | 3 |
| Belleville Rd | 1 |
| CR-AUSTIN Rd | 1 |
| CR-BELLEVILLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-BUTLER Rd | 1 |
| CR-ELLSWORTH Rd | 1 |
| CR-I-94 Service Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ann Arbor) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 100 |
| S Us 23 | 74 |
| N Us 23 | 55 |
| I-94 | 53 |
| Huron | 19 |
| State | 17 |
| Main | 15 |
| Stadium | 13 |
Ann Arbor at a glance
| Population | 122,925 |
| Land area | 28.4 sq mi |
| Density | 4,330 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ann Arbor 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 | 47 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 46 | -3% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 54 | +18% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 76 | +40% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 47 to 76. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ann Arbor
How many truck accidents are there in Ann Arbor?
Since 2015, 854 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ann Arbor (203 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ann Arbor?
I-94 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Ann Arbor since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ann Arbor?
Truck crashes in Ann Arbor peak in October, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ann Arbor?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ann Arbor since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Ann Arbor compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Ann Arbor records 59.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ann Arbor?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.