Romulus, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Romulus: 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
18 of 778 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Romulus compares with Michigan
Romulus against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Romulus stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Romulus | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 267.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 5.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.6 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.9% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Romulus has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Romulus: 0.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 778 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Romulus. They injured 250 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.4% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Romulus is I-94, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Van Born Rd (6), I-75 (5) and I-275 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for Romulus fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Romulus.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Romulus
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-75 | 5 |
| I-275 | 3 |
| Northline Rd | 2 |
| Pennsylvania Rd | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| Wayne Rd | 2 |
| Belleville Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Romulus) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 118 |
| Middlebelt | 77 |
| Ecorse | 42 |
| I-275 | 39 |
| Wayne | 29 |
| Eureka | 29 |
| Pennsylvania | 25 |
| Merriman | 25 |
Romulus at a glance
| Population | 24,652 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 692 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Romulus 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 | 47 | — | 19.8 |
| 2000s | 52 | +10% | 12.7 |
| 2010s | 44 | -15% | 11.4 |
| 2020s | 71 | +62% | 13.6 |
In the 1990s about 47 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. 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 Romulus
How many truck accidents are there in Romulus?
Romulus has had 778 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 250 people and killing 4.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Romulus?
I-94 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Romulus since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Romulus?
December has the most truck crashes in Romulus, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Romulus?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Romulus since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Romulus compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Romulus has 267.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Romulus?
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.