Allen Park, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allen Park: 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
3 of 273 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allen Park compares with Michigan
Allen Park against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allen Park stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allen Park | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Allen Park has lower values than Michigan for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Allen Park: 1 in 84 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 273 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Allen Park. They injured 72 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Allen Park since 2015 were spread across roads: I-75 (12), I-94 (12), Van Born Rd (6), US-12 (3) and I-96 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Allen Park fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen Park.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Allen Park
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 12 |
| I-94 | 12 |
| Van Born Rd | 6 |
| US-12 | 3 |
| I-96 | 2 |
| Livernois Ave | 2 |
| Northline Rd | 2 |
| Oakman Blvd | 2 |
| Pennsylvania Rd | 2 |
| SR-85 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allen Park) |
|---|---|
| Southfield | 51 |
| I-94 | 50 |
| I-75 | 15 |
| Allen | 9 |
| Oakwood | 8 |
| Fairlane | 7 |
| Enterprise | 6 |
| Outer | 5 |
Allen Park at a glance
| Population | 27,604 |
| Land area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,946 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48101) | $81,655 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48101) | $183,328 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allen Park 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 | 18 | — | 19.8 |
| 2000s | 22 | +20% | 12.7 |
| 2010s | 18 | -19% | 11.4 |
| 2020s | 22 | +23% | 13.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 11.5 a year in 2016–19, 13.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Allen Park
How many truck crashes happen in Allen Park?
273 truck crashes have been reported in Allen Park since 2015, with 5 deaths and 72 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Allen Park?
Truck crashes in Allen Park peak in January, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Allen Park?
Since 2015, Allen Park has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Allen Park compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Allen Park has 83.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Allen Park?
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.