ZIP 48205 (Detroit, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48205: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Wayne County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Wayne County: 9.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 12,681 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 3,989 people and killed 186.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 3 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48205 since 2015: I-75 (6), I-94 (6), SR-3 (5), SR-102 (4) and 13 Mile Rd (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
359 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.5 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48205 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Wayne County.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| I-94 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| SR-102 | 4 |
| 13 Mile Rd | 2 |
| Mound Rd | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| 10 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-OUTER 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 48205 at a glance
| Population | 34,187 |
| Density | 2,078 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,966 |
| Median home value | $66,343 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 884 to 1,137. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 11.5 a year in 2016–19 and 13.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48205
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48205?
Wayne County has had 12,681 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,989 people and killing 186.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48205?
September has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48205?
Garbage trucks were involved in 359 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48205 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 60.8 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48205?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.