Lodi, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lodi: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lodi 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 |
Washtenaw County sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Lodi: I-94 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lodi: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Washtenaw County has recorded 2,523 truck crashes since 2015, with 755 people injured and 49 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Lodi had 16 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washtenaw County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.3% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lodi is I-94, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-23 (4), SR-14 (2) and CR-AUSTIN Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
75 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Their busiest month is March, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lodi 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.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washtenaw County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washtenaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 7 |
| US-23 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| CR-AUSTIN Rd | 1 |
| CR-ELLSWORTH Rd | 1 |
| N Huron Pkwy | 1 |
| Park View Pl | 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 |
Lodi at a glance
| Population | 6,373 |
| Land area | 34.3 sq mi |
| Density | 186 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48103) | $116,194 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48103) | $469,801 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 132 a year in the 1990s and 214 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lodi
How common are truck crashes in Lodi?
Washtenaw County has had 2,523 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 755 people and killing 49.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lodi?
I-94 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lodi since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lodi?
Truck crashes in Washtenaw County peak in September, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lodi?
75 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washtenaw County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lodi compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Washtenaw County has 57.4 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lodi?
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.