ZIP 48154 (Livonia, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48154: 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. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 48154 at a glance: Van Born Rd 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 48154.
Overview
Wayne County has recorded 12,681 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,989 people injured and 186 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 3 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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.
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Van Born Rd had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-275 (4), SR-14 (4) and US-24 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 359 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (11% of them).
They recorded 1.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48154 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use Van Born Rd, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Van Born Rd | 5 |
| I-275 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| US-24 | 4 |
| I-696 | 3 |
| I-96 | 3 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 2 |
| Beck Rd | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-102 | 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 48154 at a glance
| Population | 37,045 |
| Density | 1,235 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,867 |
| Median home value | $304,621 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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. 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 48154
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48154?
Since 2015, 12,681 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (3,989 injured, 186 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 48154?
NHTSA data shows Van Born Rd with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48154 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48154?
The worst month is September: 9.3% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48154?
359 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48154 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48154?
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.