ZIP 48079 (Saint Clair, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48079: 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 sits below Michigan 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).
The headline for St. Clair County: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (47 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
St. Clair County has recorded 730 truck crashes since 2015, with 222 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (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.
18.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48079 since 2015: Range Rd (2), SR-29 (2), CR-GRATIOT (1), CR-GRATOPT Ave (1) and CR-KING Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 47 crashes, 6.4% of the total, against 3.2% across 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 48079 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 St. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Range Rd | 2 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| CR-GRATIOT | 1 |
| CR-GRATOPT Ave | 1 |
| CR-KING Rd | 1 |
| CR-WALES Center Rd | 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 48079 at a glance
| Population | 12,711 |
| Density | 117 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,891 |
| Median home value | $292,458 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48079
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48079?
Since 2015, 730 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Clair County (222 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48079?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in St. Clair County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48079?
Since 2015, St. Clair County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48079 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
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 48079?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.