Lincoln Park, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln 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
8 of 371 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln Park compares with Michigan
Lincoln Park against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln Park stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln Park | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 57% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 36.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Lincoln Park has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lincoln Park at a glance: 36.7% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 21.9% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 371 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln Park since 2015: 137 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.8% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Lincoln Park happened on I-75 (12), I-94 (12), Van Born Rd (6), US-12 (3) and Livernois Ave (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Lincoln Park fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln Park.
- 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 Lincoln 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 |
| Livernois Ave | 2 |
| Northline Rd | 2 |
| Pennsylvania Rd | 2 |
| SR-85 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-BUTLER Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln Park) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 114 |
| Southfield | 51 |
| Fort | 30 |
| Dix | 19 |
| Lafayette | 7 |
| Outer | 4 |
| Ramp 027C | 3 |
| Nb I-75 | 3 |
Lincoln Park at a glance
| Population | 38,774 |
| Land area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Density | 6,644 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48146) | $58,616 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48146) | $130,689 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | +19% | 12.7 |
| 2010s | 23 | +6% | 11.4 |
| 2020s | 33 | +44% | 13.6 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 11.5 a year in 2016–19, 13.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln Park
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln Park?
Since 2015, 371 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln Park (137 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Lincoln Park?
April has the most truck crashes in Lincoln Park, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lincoln Park?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln Park since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Lincoln Park compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln Park has 81.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln Park?
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.