ZIP 48334 (Farmington, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48334: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oakland 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
1.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 0.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Oakland County compares with Michigan
Oakland County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oakland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 57% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Oakland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 48334: US-24 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 48334.
Overview
Oakland County has recorded 6,145 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,773 people injured and 59 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
10.6% 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 48334 is US-24, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-696 (5), 7 Mile Rd (2) and Beck Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 267 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.2, vs 0.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48334 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oakland County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Oakland County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Oakland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 6 |
| I-696 | 5 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 2 |
| Beck Rd | 2 |
| I-96 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-102 | 2 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-LONG Lake Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oakland County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 539 |
| I-696 | 350 |
| Mile | 320 |
| Telegraph | 316 |
| I-96 | 232 |
| Lapeer | 176 |
| Woodward | 136 |
| Highland | 122 |
ZIP 48334 at a glance
| Population | 19,618 |
| Density | 835 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,228 |
| Median home value | $348,677 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oakland 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 | 385 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 408 | +6% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 355 | -13% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 558 | +57% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 385 a year in the 1990s and 558 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48334
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48334?
Oakland County has had 6,145 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,773 people and killing 59.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 48334?
US-24 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48334 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48334?
July has the most truck crashes in Oakland County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48334?
Garbage trucks were involved in 267 reported crashes in Oakland County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48334 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Oakland County has 40.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48334?
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.