ZIP 48042 (Macomb, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48042: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Macomb County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
ZIP 48042 at a glance: CR-23 Mile Rd 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 48042.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,502 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Macomb County. They injured 1,318 people and killed 46.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Within this area, CR-23 Mile Rd had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-53 (2), 18 Mile Rd (1) and CR-19 Mile Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 198 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
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 48042 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along CR-23 Mile Rd; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-23 Mile Rd | 3 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| 18 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-19 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-21 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-29 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-CASS Ave | 1 |
| CR-ROMEO Plank Rd | 1 |
| CR-RYAN | 1 |
| CR-VAN Dyke Ave | 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 48042 at a glance
| Population | 33,875 |
| Density | 575 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $126,667 |
| Median home value | $407,672 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 250 a year in the 1990s and 405 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 48042
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48042?
Since 2015, 4,502 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macomb County (1,318 injured, 46 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48042?
NHTSA data shows CR-23 Mile Rd with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48042 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48042?
The worst month is October: 9.4% of truck crashes in Macomb County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48042?
198 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macomb County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48042 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Macomb County records 43.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48042?
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.