Plymouth, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plymouth: 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
11 of 409 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Plymouth compares with Michigan
Plymouth against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Plymouth stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Plymouth | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 377.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 7.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Plymouth is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Plymouth: I-275 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Plymouth: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 409 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Plymouth. They injured 109 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-275 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-14 (4), Beck Rd (2) and I-696 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Plymouth fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-275 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.6% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Plymouth
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 5 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| Beck Rd | 2 |
| I-696 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| Wayne Rd | 2 |
| Belleville Rd | 1 |
| CR-BELLEVILLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-MERRIMAN Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Plymouth) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 58 |
| Ann Arbor | 34 |
| Joy | 12 |
| Sheldon | 11 |
| Beck | 11 |
| Haggerty | 11 |
| Five Mile | 9 |
| Mile | 8 |
Plymouth at a glance
| Population | 9,185 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 4,152 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 Plymouth 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 | +28% | 12.7 |
| 2010s | 24 | +3% | 11.4 |
| 2020s | 38 | +55% | 13.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 11.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 13.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plymouth
How many truck accidents are there in Plymouth?
409 truck crashes have been reported in Plymouth since 2015, with 12 deaths and 109 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Plymouth?
I-275 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Plymouth since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Plymouth?
The worst month is October: 11.2% of truck crashes in Plymouth happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Plymouth?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Plymouth since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Plymouth compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 377.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Plymouth, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Plymouth?
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.