ZIP 48380 (Milford, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48380: 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 |
Oakland County sits below Michigan 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).
ZIP 48380 at a glance: US-23 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 48380.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 10.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-23 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 48380 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Beck Rd (1), CR-GRAND River Ave (1) and CR-GRAND River Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 267 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (11%).
They recorded 1.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 0.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48380 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Oakland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 4 |
| Beck Rd | 1 |
| CR-GRAND River Ave | 1 |
| CR-GRAND River Rd | 1 |
| CR-MILFORD Rd | 1 |
| CR-PONTIAC Trail | 1 |
| CR-TUTHILL Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Grand River Ave | 1 |
| I-96 | 1 |
| Wixom 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 48380 at a glance
| Population | 7,125 |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,979 |
| Median home value | $442,431 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
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. 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 48380
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48380?
Oakland County has had 6,145 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,773 people and killing 59.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48380?
US-23 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48380 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48380?
The worst month is July: 9.6% of truck crashes in Oakland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48380?
Since 2015, Oakland County has reported 267 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48380 compare with Michigan?
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 48380?
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.