Salem Township, Washtenaw County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salem Township, Washtenaw County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salem Township, Washtenaw County 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Salem Township, Washtenaw County: SR-14 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Salem since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,523 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washtenaw County since 2015: 755 people were injured and 49 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 58 truck crashes reported in Salem Township, Washtenaw County since 2015, this page uses Washtenaw County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (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.
Road surface: 13.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-14 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-23 (4), Beck Rd (2) and I-275 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
75 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Salem Township, Washtenaw County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washtenaw County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-14, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 5 |
| US-23 | 4 |
| Beck Rd | 2 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| I-96 | 2 |
| CR-JOY Rd | 1 |
| CR-MILFORD Rd | 1 |
| CR-PONTIAC Trail | 1 |
| CR-TUTHILL Rd | 1 |
| Currie 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 |
Salem Township, Washtenaw County at a glance
| Population | 6,909 |
| Land area | 34.3 sq mi |
| Density | 201 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 132 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 214. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Salem Township, Washtenaw County
How many truck accidents are there in Salem Township, Washtenaw County?
Since 2015, 2,523 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washtenaw County (755 injured, 49 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Salem Township, Washtenaw County?
SR-14 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Salem since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Salem Township, Washtenaw County?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Washtenaw County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Salem Township, Washtenaw County?
Since 2015, Washtenaw County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Salem Township, Washtenaw County compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washtenaw County has 57.4 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Salem Township, Washtenaw County?
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.