ZIP 48167 (Northville, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48167: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oakland 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
1.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 0.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Oakland County compares with Michigan
Oakland County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oakland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 57% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Oakland County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 48167: SR-14 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48167: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 6,145 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oakland County. They injured 1,773 people and killed 59.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-14 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-275 (3), Beck Rd (2) and I-696 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
267 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.2 deaths compared with 0.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48167 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-14; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Oakland County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 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 Oakland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 4 |
| I-275 | 3 |
| Beck Rd | 2 |
| I-696 | 2 |
| I-96 | 2 |
| CR-MILFORD Rd | 1 |
| CR-PONTIAC Trail | 1 |
| Currie Rd | 1 |
| Five Mile Rd | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oakland County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 539 |
| I-696 | 350 |
| Mile | 320 |
| Telegraph | 316 |
| I-96 | 232 |
| Lapeer | 176 |
| Woodward | 136 |
| Highland | 122 |
ZIP 48167 at a glance
| Population | 24,713 |
| Density | 491 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,630 |
| Median home value | $454,147 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oakland 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 | 385 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 408 | +6% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 355 | -13% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 558 | +57% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 385 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 558. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48167
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48167?
Oakland County has had 6,145 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,773 people and killing 59.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 48167?
SR-14 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48167 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48167?
July has the most truck crashes in Oakland County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48167?
Since 2015, Oakland County has reported 267 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48167 compare with Michigan?
Oakland County records 40.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48167?
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.