Ypsilanti, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ypsilanti: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 379 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ypsilanti compares with Michigan
Ypsilanti against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ypsilanti stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ypsilanti | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 162.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Ypsilanti has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Ypsilanti: I-94 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ypsilanti: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 379 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ypsilanti since 2015: 130 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.4% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ypsilanti is I-94, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-23 (6), SR-14 (3) and I-275 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Ypsilanti fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ypsilanti
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 8 |
| US-23 | 6 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| Belleville Rd | 1 |
| CR-BELLEVILLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-BUTLER Rd | 1 |
| CR-ELLSWORTH Rd | 1 |
| CR-I-94 Service Dr | 1 |
| CR-JOY Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ypsilanti) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 99 |
| Michigan | 35 |
| US-12 | 18 |
| Rawsonville | 15 |
| Eb I-94 | 9 |
| Clark | 8 |
| Textile | 7 |
| Washtenaw | 7 |
Ypsilanti at a glance
| Population | 20,150 |
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Density | 4,694 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48198) | $63,326 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48198) | $190,595 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ypsilanti 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 | 17 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | +36% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 25 | +4% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 32 | +29% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ypsilanti
How common are truck crashes in Ypsilanti?
Ypsilanti has had 379 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 130 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ypsilanti?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ypsilanti since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ypsilanti?
The worst month is September: 10.3% of truck crashes in Ypsilanti happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ypsilanti?
Since 2015, Ypsilanti has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Ypsilanti compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Ypsilanti has 162.9 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ypsilanti?
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.