ZIP 48176 (Saline, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48176: 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 |
Washtenaw County has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 48176: US-23 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48176 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,523 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washtenaw County. They injured 755 people and killed 49.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 13.3% 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 48176 is US-23, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-94 (2), CR-AUSTIN Rd (1) and CR-ELLSWORTH Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 75 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (16% of them).
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48176 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; 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 Washtenaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 3 |
| I-94 | 2 |
| CR-AUSTIN Rd | 1 |
| CR-ELLSWORTH Rd | 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 48176 at a glance
| Population | 23,451 |
| Density | 128 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,206 |
| Median home value | $407,776 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 132 to 214. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 48176
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48176?
Washtenaw County has had 2,523 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 755 people and killing 49.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48176?
US-23 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48176 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48176?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Washtenaw County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48176?
Since 2015, Washtenaw County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48176 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Washtenaw County records 57.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48176?
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.