ZIP 48208 (Detroit, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48208: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 48208: I-75 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 48208.
Overview
Wayne County has recorded 12,681 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,989 people injured and 186 killed.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across 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
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by I-94 (7), SR-102 (6) and SR-3 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 359 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Their busiest month is October, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.5 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48208 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 10 |
| I-94 | 7 |
| SR-102 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| I-96 | 2 |
| Livernois Ave | 2 |
| Mound Rd | 2 |
| Oakman Blvd | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
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 48208 at a glance
| Population | 8,037 |
| Density | 967 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,194 |
| Median home value | $170,722 |
| Home ownership | 34% |
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 48208
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48208?
12,681 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 186 deaths and 3,989 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48208?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48208 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48208?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in September, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48208?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 359 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48208 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48208?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.