ZIP 48216 (Detroit, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48216: 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.
The headline for ZIP 48216: I-75 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 48216.
Overview
Police reported 12,681 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 3,989 people were injured and 186 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 3 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 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.
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 48216 is I-75, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-94 (7), SR-102 (4) and SR-3 (4).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.5, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48216 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 11 |
| I-94 | 7 |
| SR-102 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| Livernois Ave | 2 |
| Mound Rd | 2 |
| Oakman Blvd | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| US-12 | 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 48216 at a glance
| Population | 5,865 |
| Density | 998 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,335 |
| Median home value | $245,143 |
| Home ownership | 35% |
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 48216
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48216?
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 48216?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48216 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48216?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in September, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48216?
359 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48216 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Wayne County records 60.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48216?
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.