ZIP 48005 (Armada, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48005: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Macomb County, 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 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Macomb County compares with Michigan
Macomb County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macomb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macomb County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Macomb County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Macomb County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 4,502 crashes involving commercial trucks in Macomb County since 2015: 1,318 people were injured and 46 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48005 since 2015 were spread across roads: 32 Mile Rd W St Clair St (1), CR-29 Mile Rd (1), CR-ROMEO Plank Rd (1), SR-53 (1) and Scotch Settlement (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
198 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Their busiest month is July, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48005 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Macomb County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Macomb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 32 Mile Rd W St Clair St | 1 |
| CR-29 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-ROMEO Plank Rd | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| Scotch Settlement | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macomb County) |
|---|---|
| Mile | 825 |
| Mound | 492 |
| Van Dyke | 316 |
| I-94 | 209 |
| Hall | 200 |
| Groesbeck | 184 |
| Gratiot | 176 |
| I-696 | 126 |
ZIP 48005 at a glance
| Population | 5,325 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,734 |
| Median home value | $330,598 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macomb County 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 | 250 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 273 | +9% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 266 | -3% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 405 | +52% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 250 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 405. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48005
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48005?
Since 2015, 4,502 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macomb County (1,318 injured, 46 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48005?
Truck crashes in Macomb County peak in October, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48005?
198 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macomb County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48005 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Macomb County has 43.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48005?
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.