Redford, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Redford: 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
6 of 213 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Redford compares with Michigan
Redford against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Redford stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Redford | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 15.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Redford has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on injuries per crash.
Redford at a glance: I-94 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Redford.
Overview
Police reported 213 crashes involving commercial trucks in Redford since 2015: 85 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
5.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of Redford with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Van Born Rd (6), I-696 (5) and US-24 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Redford fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Redford
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 8 |
| Van Born Rd | 6 |
| I-696 | 5 |
| US-24 | 4 |
| I-275 | 3 |
| I-96 | 3 |
| SR-102 | 3 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 2 |
| Oakman Blvd | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Redford) |
|---|---|
| Telegraph | 62 |
| I-96 | 31 |
| Schoolcraft | 27 |
| Beech Daly | 14 |
| Mile | 11 |
| Plymouth | 9 |
| Grand River | 8 |
| S Us 24 Cd | 7 |
Redford at a glance
| Population | 47,762 |
| Land area | 11.2 sq mi |
| Density | 4,247 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48239) | $71,151 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48239) | $156,115 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Redford 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 | 12 | — | 19.8 |
| 2000s | 15 | +21% | 12.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | -8% | 11.4 |
| 2020s | 20 | +45% | 13.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 11.5 a year in 2016–19, 13.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Redford
How many truck accidents are there in Redford?
Since 2015, 213 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Redford (85 injured, 3 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Redford?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Redford since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Redford?
The worst month is September: 12.2% of truck crashes in Redford happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Redford?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Redford since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Redford compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Redford has 38.6 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Redford?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.