ZIP 48118 (Chelsea, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48118: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washtenaw 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
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Washtenaw County compares with Michigan
Washtenaw County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washtenaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.4 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.3% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 21.4% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Washtenaw County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 48118: I-94 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48118 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,523 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washtenaw County. They injured 755 people and killed 49.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
13.3% 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 48118 is I-94, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-GOODBAND Rd (1) and CR-OLD Us-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 75 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48118 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washtenaw County.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washtenaw County.
- 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 Washtenaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 6 |
| CR-GOODBAND Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Us-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washtenaw County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 301 |
| US-23 | 242 |
| N Us 23 | 133 |
| Michigan | 133 |
| S Us 23 | 125 |
| Jackson | 33 |
| Main | 28 |
| State | 27 |
ZIP 48118 at a glance
| Population | 13,246 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,278 |
| Median home value | $357,753 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washtenaw 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 | 132 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 166 | +26% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 162 | -2% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 214 | +32% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 132 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 214. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48118
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48118?
2,523 truck crashes have been reported in Washtenaw County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 755 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48118?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48118: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48118?
Truck crashes in Washtenaw County peak in September, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48118?
Since 2015, Washtenaw County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48118 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 57.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washtenaw County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48118?
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.