ZIP 48187 (Canton, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48187: 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.
ZIP 48187 at a glance: I-94 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48187: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Wayne County has recorded 12,681 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,989 people injured and 186 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 3 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.0% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 48187 is I-94, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-275 (4), SR-14 (4) and US-12 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 359 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (11% of them).
They recorded 1.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48187 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 5 |
| I-275 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| Van Born Rd | 2 |
| Wayne Rd | 2 |
| Beck Rd | 1 |
| Belleville Rd | 1 |
| CR-BELLEVILLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-I-94 Service Dr | 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 48187 at a glance
| Population | 53,376 |
| Density | 1,140 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,321 |
| Median home value | $363,969 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 11.5 a year in 2016–19, 13.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48187
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48187?
Wayne County has had 12,681 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,989 people and killing 186.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48187?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48187 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48187?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in September, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48187?
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 48187 compared with Michigan?
Wayne County records 60.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48187?
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.