ZIP 48088 (Warren, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48088: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Macomb County: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Macomb County has recorded 4,502 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,318 people injured and 46 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48088 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (4), Mound Rd (4), SR-102 (4), SR-3 (4) and 13 Mile Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 198 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
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 48088 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| Mound Rd | 4 |
| SR-102 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| 13 Mile Rd | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| SR-97 | 2 |
| 10 Mile Rd | 1 |
| 18 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-19 Mile 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 48088 at a glance
| Population | 22,991 |
| Density | 2,008 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,601 |
| Median home value | $218,470 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 48088
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48088?
Since 2015, 4,502 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macomb County (1,318 injured, 46 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48088?
Truck crashes in Macomb County peak in October, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48088?
Garbage trucks were involved in 198 reported crashes in Macomb County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 48088 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Macomb County records 43.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48088?
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.