Lyndon, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lyndon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lyndon 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 has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Lyndon at a glance: I-94 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lyndon: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,523 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washtenaw County. They injured 755 people and killed 49.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Lyndon 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lyndon is I-94, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-BROGAN Rd (1), CR-GOODBAND Rd (1) and CR-GREGORY Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 75 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
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 Lyndon fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washtenaw County.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 | 3 |
| CR-BROGAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-GOODBAND Rd | 1 |
| CR-GREGORY Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Us-12 | 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 |
Lyndon at a glance
| Population | 2,713 |
| Land area | 32.0 sq mi |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48137) | $78,973 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48137) | $309,824 |
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 Lyndon
How many truck accidents are there in Lyndon?
Washtenaw County has had 2,523 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 755 people and killing 49.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lyndon?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lyndon: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lyndon?
September has the most truck crashes in Washtenaw County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lyndon?
Since 2015, Washtenaw County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Lyndon 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lyndon?
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.