ZIP 48174 (Romulus, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48174: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 48174: I-94 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48174 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 12,681 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 3,989 people were injured and 186 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 3 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 48174 is I-94, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Van Born Rd (6), I-275 (4) and I-75 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
359 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Their busiest month is October, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48174 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-94 | 7 |
| Van Born Rd | 6 |
| I-275 | 4 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| Northline Rd | 2 |
| Pennsylvania Rd | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| Wayne Rd | 2 |
| Belleville Rd | 1 |
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 48174 at a glance
| Population | 32,211 |
| Density | 305 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,056 |
| Median home value | $156,852 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. NHTSA counts 11.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 13.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48174
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48174?
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 48174?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48174 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48174?
The worst month is September: 9.3% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48174?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 359 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48174 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 60.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48174?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.