ZIP 48114 (Brighton, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48114: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Livingston 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
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston County compares with Michigan
Livingston County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Livingston County sits below Michigan on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 48114: US-23 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 48114.
Overview
Livingston County has recorded 1,281 truck crashes since 2015, with 419 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
16.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-GRAND River Ave (1), CR-GRAND River Rd (1) and CR-MILFORD Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 39 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (18%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.7 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48114 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 5 |
| CR-GRAND River Ave | 1 |
| CR-GRAND River Rd | 1 |
| CR-MILFORD Rd | 1 |
| CR-PONTIAC Trail | 1 |
| CR-TUTHILL Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Grand River Ave | 1 |
| I-96 | 1 |
| Sr-Grand River Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 250 |
| US-23 | 226 |
| Highland | 82 |
| Grand River | 54 |
| N Us 23 | 35 |
| I96 Hwy | 31 |
| S Us 23 | 31 |
| Kensington | 20 |
ZIP 48114 at a glance
| Population | 21,588 |
| Density | 288 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,063 |
| Median home value | $404,237 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 57 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 68 | +20% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 75 | +10% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 107 | +43% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 57 to 107. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48114
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48114?
Since 2015, 1,281 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Livingston County (419 injured, 28 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48114?
US-23 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48114 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48114?
January has the most truck crashes in Livingston County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48114?
39 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Livingston County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48114 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Livingston County has 54.2 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48114?
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.