ZIP 48041 (Memphis, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48041: 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 has lower values than Michigan for 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
Since 2015, 730 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Clair County. They injured 222 people and killed 17.
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.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48041 since 2015: CR-GRATIOT (1), CR-GRATOPT Ave (1), CR-WALES Center Rd (1), I-69 (1) and Scotch Settlement (1). No single road stands out.
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48041 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in St. Clair County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 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 St. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-GRATIOT | 1 |
| CR-GRATOPT Ave | 1 |
| CR-WALES Center Rd | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| Scotch Settlement | 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 48041 at a glance
| Population | 4,302 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,677 |
| Median home value | $312,049 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48041
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48041?
730 truck crashes have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 222 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48041?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in St. Clair County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48041?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, 6.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48041 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
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 48041?
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.