ZIP 48091 (Warren, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48091: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Macomb County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Macomb County at a glance: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (198 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,502 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Macomb County. They injured 1,318 people and killed 46.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every 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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48091 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-75 (6), I-94 (6), SR-102 (6), SR-3 (6) and Mound Rd (4).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48091 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Macomb County.
- 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-75 | 6 |
| I-94 | 6 |
| SR-102 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 6 |
| Mound Rd | 4 |
| I-696 | 3 |
| 13 Mile Rd | 2 |
| Oakman Blvd | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
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 48091 at a glance
| Population | 30,696 |
| Density | 1,498 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,230 |
| Median home value | $144,973 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 250 a year in the 1990s and 405 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48091
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48091?
4,502 truck crashes have been reported in Macomb County since 2015, with 46 deaths and 1,318 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48091?
October has the most truck crashes in Macomb County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48091?
Garbage trucks were involved in 198 reported crashes in Macomb County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48091 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 43.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Macomb County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48091?
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.