Augusta Township, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Augusta Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Augusta Township and Washtenaw County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washtenaw County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Washtenaw County compares with Michigan
Washtenaw County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washtenaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 21.4% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Washtenaw County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Augusta Township: I-94 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Augusta since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,523 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washtenaw County. They injured 755 people and killed 49.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 18 truck crashes reported in Augusta Township since 2015, this page uses Washtenaw County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
13.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of Augusta with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-23 (4), CR-BUTLER Rd (1) and CR-ELLSWORTH Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 75 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Their busiest month is March, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Augusta Township fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washtenaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 6 |
| US-23 | 4 |
| CR-BUTLER Rd | 1 |
| CR-ELLSWORTH Rd | 1 |
| CR-I-94 Service Dr | 1 |
| CR-OAKVILLE Waltz Rd | 1 |
| CR-TUTTLE Hill Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Ecorse Rd | 1 |
| CR-WILLIS Rd | 1 |
| Rawsonville Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washtenaw County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 301 |
| US-23 | 242 |
| N Us 23 | 133 |
| Michigan | 133 |
| S Us 23 | 125 |
| Jackson | 33 |
| Main | 28 |
| State | 27 |
Augusta Township at a glance
| Population | 7,399 |
| Land area | 36.7 sq mi |
| Density | 202 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48190) | $76,875 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washtenaw 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 | 132 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 166 | +26% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 162 | -2% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 214 | +32% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 132 to 214. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Augusta Township
How many truck accidents are there in Augusta Township?
Washtenaw County has had 2,523 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 755 people and killing 49.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Augusta Township?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Augusta: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Augusta Township?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Washtenaw County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Augusta Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 75 reported crashes in Washtenaw County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does Augusta Township compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washtenaw County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Augusta Township?
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.