ZIP 48059 (Fort Gratiot, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48059: 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).
St. Clair County at a glance: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.5%, against 3.2% for 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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
18.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
SR-25 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 48059 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-NORTH Rd (1) and I-94 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 6.4%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
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 48059 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Clair County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-25 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 St. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 3 |
| 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 48059 at a glance
| Population | 15,499 |
| Density | 189 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,062 |
| Median home value | $221,380 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48059
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48059?
730 truck crashes have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 222 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 48059?
NHTSA data shows SR-25 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48059 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48059?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in St. Clair County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48059?
Garbage trucks were involved in 47 reported crashes in St. Clair County since 2015 (6.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48059 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Clair County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48059?
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.