ZIP 48158 (Manchester, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48158: 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.
Washtenaw County at a glance: March more garbage-truck crashes happen in March than in any other month (16%).
Overview
Washtenaw County has recorded 2,523 truck crashes since 2015, with 755 people injured and 49 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48158 since 2015: CR-AUSTIN Rd (1), CR-OLD Us-12 (1), I-94 (1) and US-12 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
75 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48158 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washtenaw County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-AUSTIN Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Us-12 | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
| 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 48158 at a glance
| Population | 7,770 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,784 |
| Median home value | $312,265 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48158
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48158?
Since 2015, 2,523 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washtenaw County (755 injured, 49 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48158?
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 48158?
75 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washtenaw County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48158 compared 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 48158?
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.