ZIP 48072 (Berkley, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48072: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oakland 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
1.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 0.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Oakland County compares with Michigan
Oakland County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oakland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 57% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Oakland County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 48072: SR-102 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48072: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Oakland County has recorded 6,145 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,773 people injured and 59 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
10.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 48072 is SR-102, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-24 (5), I-696 (4) and Mound Rd (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
267 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (11% of them).
They recorded 1.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 0.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48072 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-102 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% 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 Oakland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-102 | 6 |
| US-24 | 5 |
| I-696 | 4 |
| Mound Rd | 4 |
| SR-10 | 3 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 2 |
| CR-LONG Lake Rd | 2 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| I-96 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oakland County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 539 |
| I-696 | 350 |
| Mile | 320 |
| Telegraph | 316 |
| I-96 | 232 |
| Lapeer | 176 |
| Woodward | 136 |
| Highland | 122 |
ZIP 48072 at a glance
| Population | 15,149 |
| Density | 2,440 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $116,239 |
| Median home value | $317,625 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oakland 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 | 385 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 408 | +6% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 355 | -13% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 558 | +57% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 385 to 558. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48072
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48072?
6,145 truck crashes have been reported in Oakland County since 2015, with 59 deaths and 1,773 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 48072?
NHTSA data shows SR-102 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48072 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48072?
The worst month is July: 9.6% of truck crashes in Oakland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48072?
267 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oakland County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48072 compared with Michigan?
Oakland County records 40.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48072?
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.