Livonia, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Livonia: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 0.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Livonia compares with Michigan
Livonia against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livonia stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livonia | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 86% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Livonia has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Livonia at a glance: 0.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Livonia has recorded 795 truck crashes since 2015, with 196 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Van Born Rd had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-275 (4), SR-14 (4) and US-24 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 25 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (24%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 0.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Livonia fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Livonia.
- Check whether your routes use Van Born Rd, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Livonia.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Livonia
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Van Born Rd | 5 |
| I-275 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| US-24 | 4 |
| I-696 | 3 |
| I-96 | 3 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 2 |
| Beck Rd | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-102 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livonia) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 202 |
| Schoolcraft | 91 |
| I-275 | 58 |
| Plymouth | 36 |
| Newburgh | 31 |
| Middlebelt | 25 |
| Inkster | 20 |
| Merriman | 20 |
Livonia at a glance
| Population | 93,113 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,609 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48154) | $104,867 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48154) | $304,621 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livonia 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 | 44 | — | 19.8 |
| 2000s | 52 | +16% | 12.7 |
| 2010s | 47 | -8% | 11.4 |
| 2020s | 71 | +49% | 13.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 71 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Livonia
How many truck accidents are there in Livonia?
795 truck crashes have been reported in Livonia since 2015, with 3 deaths and 196 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Livonia?
Van Born Rd had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Livonia since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Livonia?
Truck crashes in Livonia peak in September, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Livonia?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Livonia since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Livonia compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 71.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Livonia, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Livonia?
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.