ZIP 48314 (Sterling Heights, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48314: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Macomb 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Macomb County compares with Michigan
Macomb County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macomb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macomb County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Macomb County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 48314: CR-23 Mile Rd deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48314 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 4,502 crashes involving commercial trucks in Macomb County since 2015: 1,318 people were injured and 46 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.5% 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 48314 is CR-23 Mile Rd, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 13 Mile Rd (2), I-75 (2) and Mound Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 198 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48314 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Macomb County.
- Look at alternatives to CR-23 Mile Rd at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Macomb 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 Macomb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-23 Mile Rd | 3 |
| 13 Mile Rd | 2 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| Mound Rd | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| 10 Mile Rd | 1 |
| 18 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-19 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-21 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-CASS Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macomb County) |
|---|---|
| Mile | 825 |
| Mound | 492 |
| Van Dyke | 316 |
| I-94 | 209 |
| Hall | 200 |
| Groesbeck | 184 |
| Gratiot | 176 |
| I-696 | 126 |
ZIP 48314 at a glance
| Population | 21,803 |
| Density | 1,081 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,889 |
| Median home value | $331,947 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macomb 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 | 250 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 273 | +9% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 266 | -3% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 405 | +52% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 250 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 405. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48314
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48314?
Since 2015, 4,502 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macomb County (1,318 injured, 46 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 48314?
CR-23 Mile Rd had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48314 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48314?
October has the most truck crashes in Macomb County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48314?
198 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macomb County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48314 compared with Michigan?
Macomb County records 43.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48314?
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.