ZIP 48138 (Grosse Ile, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48138: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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
1.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Michigan
Wayne County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Wayne County sits below Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 48138 at a glance: I-75 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 48138.
Overview
Police reported 12,681 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 3,989 people were injured and 186 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 3 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
9.0% 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 48138 is I-75, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Northline Rd (2), Pennsylvania Rd (2) and US-24 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 359 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.5, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48138 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 8 |
| Northline Rd | 2 |
| Pennsylvania Rd | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-GROSSE Isle Pkwy | 1 |
| Dix | 1 |
| Dix Ave | 1 |
| Ecorse Rd | 1 |
| Pelham Rd | 1 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 1,175 |
| I-94 | 1,020 |
| I-96 | 409 |
| Telegraph | 369 |
| I-275 | 296 |
| Michigan | 278 |
| Mile | 219 |
| Fort | 200 |
ZIP 48138 at a glance
| Population | 10,344 |
| Density | 463 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $126,582 |
| Median home value | $354,443 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 884 | — | 19.8 |
| 2000s | 873 | -1% | 12.7 |
| 2010s | 748 | -14% | 11.4 |
| 2020s | 1,137 | +52% | 13.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 884 a year in the 1990s and 1,137 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 11.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 13.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48138
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48138?
Wayne County has had 12,681 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,989 people and killing 186.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 48138?
I-75 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48138 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48138?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in September, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48138?
359 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48138 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 60.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48138?
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.