ZIP 48145 (La Salle, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48145: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Michigan
Monroe County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Monroe County sits below Michigan on morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 48145 at a glance: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48145: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,133 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 723 people were injured and 57 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
17.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: SR-125 (3), US-24 (3) and SR-50 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 64 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48145 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-125 | 3 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| Alexis Rd | 1 |
| CR-ERIE Rd | 1 |
| CR-LEWIS Rd | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 541 |
| US-23 | 174 |
| Telegraph | 114 |
| N Us 23 | 74 |
| S Us 23 | 66 |
| Dixie | 60 |
| I-275 | 38 |
| Sterns | 23 |
ZIP 48145 at a glance
| Population | 2,904 |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,204 |
| Median home value | $232,135 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 90 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 121 | +34% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 128 | +6% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 190 | +48% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 90 a year in the 1990s and 190 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 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48145
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48145?
Since 2015, 2,133 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (723 injured, 57 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48145?
I-75 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48145 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48145?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48145?
64 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48145 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 114.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monroe County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48145?
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.