ZIP 48039 (Marine City, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48039: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Clair 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 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Clair County compares with Michigan
St. Clair County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Clair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Clair County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Michigan, St. Clair County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for St. Clair County: 1 in 15 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.5%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 730 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Clair County since 2015: 222 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 47.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.9% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48039 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-KING Rd (1), CR-MARINE City Hwy (1), I-94 (1), Marine City Hwy (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
47 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.4% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (23%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48039 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Clair County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 St. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-KING Rd | 1 |
| CR-MARINE City Hwy | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
| Marine City Hwy | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Clair County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 97 |
| I-69 | 59 |
| Wadhams | 31 |
| Gratiot | 23 |
| Marine City | 15 |
| Pine Grove | 13 |
| Range | 12 |
| Capac | 11 |
ZIP 48039 at a glance
| Population | 7,437 |
| Density | 125 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,755 |
| Median home value | $181,257 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Clair 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 | 27 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 55 | +100% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 48 | -13% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 64 | +35% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48039
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48039?
St. Clair County has had 730 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 222 people and killing 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48039?
Truck crashes in St. Clair County peak in January, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48039?
Since 2015, St. Clair County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48039 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 38.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Clair County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48039?
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.