ZIP 48043 (Mount Clemens, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48043: 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. It runs above Michigan on garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 48043: I-94 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48043 since 2015.
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
Truck crashes peak in October (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 48043 is I-94, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-23 Mile Rd (3), Mound Rd (2) and SR-3 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
198 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (12%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48043 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Macomb County.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 5 |
| CR-23 Mile Rd | 3 |
| Mound Rd | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| 13 Mile Rd | 1 |
| 18 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-19 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-21 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-CASS Ave | 1 |
| CR-ROMEO Plank Rd | 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 48043 at a glance
| Population | 15,429 |
| Density | 1,461 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,161 |
| Median home value | $179,660 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 250 to 405. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48043
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48043?
Macomb County has had 4,502 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,318 people and killing 46.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48043?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48043: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48043?
October has the most truck crashes in Macomb County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48043?
Garbage trucks were involved in 198 reported crashes in Macomb County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 48043 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48043?
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.