Saline, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saline: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Saline 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 runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Saline: I-94 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Saline: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Washtenaw County has recorded 2,523 truck crashes since 2015, with 755 people injured and 49 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Saline had 49 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
Truck crashes peak in September (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in 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
I-94 leads within 10 miles of Saline with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-23 (6), SR-14 (2) and CR-AUSTIN Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 75 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (16%).
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Saline fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washtenaw County.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 6 |
| 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 |
Saline at a glance
| Population | 9,101 |
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,099 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48176) | $114,206 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48176) | $407,776 |
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. 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 Saline
How many truck crashes happen in Saline?
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 Saline?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Saline: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Saline?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Washtenaw County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Saline?
Since 2015, Washtenaw County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Saline 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Saline?
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.