ZIP 48179 (South Rockwood, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48179: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Michigan
Monroe County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Monroe County has lower values than Michigan for morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 48179: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48179: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 2,133 truck crashes since 2015, with 723 people injured and 57 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.5% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 48179 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-24 (3), CR-GRAFTON Rd (2) and CR-GROSSE Isle Pkwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
64 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Their busiest month is January, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48179 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| CR-GRAFTON Rd | 2 |
| CR-GROSSE Isle Pkwy | 1 |
| Dix | 1 |
| Oakville Waltz Rd | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 541 |
| US-23 | 174 |
| Telegraph | 114 |
| N Us 23 | 74 |
| S Us 23 | 66 |
| Dixie | 60 |
| I-275 | 38 |
| Sterns | 23 |
ZIP 48179 at a glance
| Population | 3,209 |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,095 |
| Median home value | $238,981 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 90 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 121 | +34% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 128 | +6% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 190 | +48% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 90 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 190. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48179
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48179?
Monroe County has had 2,133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 723 people and killing 57.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 48179?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48179: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48179?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48179?
64 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48179 compare with Michigan?
Monroe County records 114.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48179?
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.