ZIP 48152 (Livonia, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48152: 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 has lower values than Michigan for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 48152: I-696 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48152: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 12,681 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 3,989 people and killed 186.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 3 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 48152 is I-696, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-14 (4), US-24 (4) and I-275 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 359 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Their busiest month is October, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.5, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48152 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-696, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-696 | 5 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| US-24 | 4 |
| I-275 | 3 |
| I-96 | 3 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 2 |
| Beck Rd | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-102 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
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 48152 at a glance
| Population | 30,119 |
| Density | 968 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,288 |
| Median home value | $300,473 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 884 to 1,137. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 11.5 a year in 2016–19 and 13.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48152
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48152?
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 48152?
Since 2015, I-696 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48152: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48152?
The worst month is September: 9.3% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48152?
Garbage trucks were involved in 359 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48152 compare 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 48152?
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.