ZIP 48210 (Detroit, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48210: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 48210 at a glance: I-75 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48210 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for 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
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). Next come I-94 (10), SR-102 (6) and SR-3 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 359 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
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 48210 fleets
- Build extra time into September 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 12 |
| I-94 | 10 |
| SR-102 | 6 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| Van Born Rd | 4 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 2 |
| I-96 | 2 |
| Livernois Ave | 2 |
| Mound Rd | 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 48210 at a glance
| Population | 26,722 |
| Density | 2,088 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,838 |
| Median home value | $67,297 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 884 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,137. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 48210
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48210?
Since 2015, 12,681 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (3,989 injured, 186 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 48210?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48210 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48210?
The worst month is September: 9.3% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48210?
Garbage trucks were involved in 359 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48210 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 48210?
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.