ZIP 48182 (Temperance, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48182: 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 sits below Michigan on morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 48182: I-75 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 48182.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,133 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe County. They injured 723 people and killed 57.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 48182 is I-75, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-475 (4), US-23 (3) and US-24 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 64 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48182 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 12 |
| I-475 | 4 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| Alexis Rd | 1 |
| CR-510 Manhattan Blvd | 1 |
| CR-ERIE Rd | 1 |
| CR-LEWIS Rd | 1 |
| I-280 | 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 48182 at a glance
| Population | 20,179 |
| Density | 199 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,375 |
| Median home value | $254,050 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 90 a year in the 1990s and 190 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 48182
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48182?
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 48182?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48182 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48182?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48182?
Garbage trucks were involved in 64 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 48182 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 114.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monroe County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48182?
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.