ZIP 48040 (Marysville, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48040: 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 |
St. Clair County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on 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
St. Clair County has recorded 730 truck crashes since 2015, with 222 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.6% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
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 48040 since 2015 were spread across roads: Range Rd (2), SR-29 (2), CR-KING Rd (1), CR-NORTH Rd (1) and I-94 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
47 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.4% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Their busiest month is October, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48040 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| Range Rd | 2 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| CR-KING Rd | 1 |
| CR-NORTH Rd | 1 |
| I-94 | 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 48040 at a glance
| Population | 9,925 |
| Density | 554 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,901 |
| Median home value | $204,395 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 48040
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48040?
Since 2015, 730 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Clair County (222 injured, 17 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48040?
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 48040?
Since 2015, St. Clair County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48040 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Clair County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48040?
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.