ZIP 48353 (Hartland, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48353: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Livingston 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
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston County compares with Michigan
Livingston County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Livingston County sits below Michigan on in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 48353: US-23 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 48353.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,281 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Livingston County. They injured 419 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-GRAND River Ave (1), CR-GRAND River Rd (1) and CR-W Grand River Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
39 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Their busiest month is February, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 2.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48353 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 2 |
| CR-GRAND River Ave | 1 |
| CR-GRAND River Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Grand River Ave | 1 |
| I-96 | 1 |
| Sr-Grand River Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 250 |
| US-23 | 226 |
| Highland | 82 |
| Grand River | 54 |
| N Us 23 | 35 |
| I96 Hwy | 31 |
| S Us 23 | 31 |
| Kensington | 20 |
ZIP 48353 at a glance
| Population | 7,014 |
| Density | 216 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,964 |
| Median home value | $311,009 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 57 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 68 | +20% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 75 | +10% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 107 | +43% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 107 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48353
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48353?
1,281 truck crashes have been reported in Livingston County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 419 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 48353?
US-23 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48353 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48353?
The worst month is January: 10.1% of truck crashes in Livingston County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48353?
Since 2015, Livingston County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48353 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Livingston County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48353?
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.