ZIP 48381 (Milford, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48381: 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 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 and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 48381: US-23 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 48381.
Overview
Oakland County has recorded 6,145 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,773 people injured and 59 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 48381 is US-23, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Beck Rd (2), I-696 (2) and CR-MILFORD Rd (1).
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).
They recorded 1.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 0.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48381 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Oakland County.
- 27.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 3 |
| Beck Rd | 2 |
| I-696 | 2 |
| CR-MILFORD Rd | 1 |
| CR-PONTIAC Trail | 1 |
| CR-W Grand River Ave | 1 |
| I-275 | 1 |
| I-96 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 48381 at a glance
| Population | 14,094 |
| Density | 279 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,213 |
| Median home value | $396,134 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 385 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 558. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 48381
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48381?
Oakland County has had 6,145 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,773 people and killing 59.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 48381?
US-23 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48381 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48381?
July has the most truck crashes in Oakland County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48381?
Since 2015, Oakland County has reported 267 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48381 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 40.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oakland County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48381?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.