ZIP 48336 (Farmington, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48336: 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. It runs above Michigan on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 48336 at a glance: I-696 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48336 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 6,145 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oakland County since 2015: 1,773 people were injured and 59 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
10.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-696 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 48336 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-24 (4), I-96 (3) and SR-14 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 267 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.2, vs 0.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48336 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-696, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 27.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-696 | 5 |
| US-24 | 4 |
| I-96 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 2 |
| Beck Rd | 2 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-102 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
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 48336 at a glance
| Population | 26,432 |
| Density | 1,096 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,938 |
| Median home value | $255,587 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 385 to 558. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48336
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48336?
6,145 truck crashes have been reported in Oakland County since 2015, with 59 deaths and 1,773 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48336?
Since 2015, I-696 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48336: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48336?
July has the most truck crashes in Oakland County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48336?
Since 2015, Oakland County has reported 267 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48336 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oakland County has 40.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48336?
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.