ZIP 48197 (Ypsilanti, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48197: 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 sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 48197: I-94 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48197 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,523 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washtenaw County since 2015: 755 people were injured and 49 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by US-23 (6), Belleville Rd (1) and CR-BELLEVILLE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 75 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48197 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washtenaw County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 8 |
| US-23 | 6 |
| Belleville Rd | 1 |
| CR-BELLEVILLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-BUTLER Rd | 1 |
| CR-ELLSWORTH Rd | 1 |
| CR-I-94 Service Dr | 1 |
| CR-W Ecorse Rd | 1 |
| CR-WILLIS Rd | 1 |
| N Huron Pkwy | 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 48197 at a glance
| Population | 66,525 |
| Density | 623 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,737 |
| Median home value | $292,808 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 132 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 214. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48197
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48197?
2,523 truck crashes have been reported in Washtenaw County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 755 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 48197?
I-94 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48197 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48197?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Washtenaw County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48197?
Since 2015, Washtenaw County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48197 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washtenaw County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48197?
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.