Canton, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Canton: 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
17 of 354 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Canton compares with Michigan
Canton against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Canton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Canton | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 43% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Canton has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
The headline for Canton: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.9%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Canton has recorded 354 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-275 (4), SR-14 (4) and US-12 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Canton fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Canton.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 30.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Canton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 6 |
| I-275 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| Van Born Rd | 2 |
| Wayne Rd | 2 |
| Beck Rd | 1 |
| Belleville Rd | 1 |
| CR-BELLEVILLE Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Canton) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 87 |
| Michigan | 73 |
| Ford | 35 |
| Haggerty | 28 |
| Canton Center | 13 |
| Cherry Hill | 8 |
| Warren | 5 |
| Sb I-275 | 5 |
Canton at a glance
| Population | 99,793 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,762 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48187) | $120,321 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48187) | $363,969 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Canton 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 | 24 | +30% | 12.7 |
| 2010s | 22 | -9% | 11.4 |
| 2020s | 30 | +35% | 13.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 11.5 a year in 2016–19 and 13.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Canton
How many truck accidents are there in Canton?
354 truck crashes have been reported in Canton since 2015, with 4 deaths and 96 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Canton?
I-94 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Canton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Canton?
Truck crashes in Canton peak in November, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Canton?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Canton since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Canton compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 29.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Canton, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Canton?
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.