ZIP 48235 (Detroit, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48235: 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 48235: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48235: 8 since 2015.
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
September has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 48235 is I-75, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-94 (6), SR-102 (6) and I-696 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 359 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (11% of them).
They recorded 1.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48235 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 8 |
| I-94 | 6 |
| SR-102 | 6 |
| I-696 | 4 |
| SR-10 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 4 |
| US-24 | 4 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 2 |
| I-96 | 2 |
| Livernois Ave | 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 48235 at a glance
| Population | 45,600 |
| Density | 2,819 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,265 |
| Median home value | $91,190 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 48235
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48235?
Wayne County has had 12,681 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,989 people and killing 186.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 48235?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48235 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48235?
September has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48235?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 359 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48235 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48235?
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.