ZIP 48382 (Commerce Township, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48382: 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).
Oakland County at a glance: 0.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
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
Truck crashes peak in July (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48382 since 2015 were spread across roads: Beck Rd (2), I-696 (2), SR-59 (2), CR-AIRPORT Rd (1) and CR-LONG Lake Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
267 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.2 deaths compared with 0.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48382 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oakland County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Beck Rd | 2 |
| I-696 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| CR-AIRPORT Rd | 1 |
| CR-LONG Lake Rd | 1 |
| CR-MILFORD Rd | 1 |
| CR-PONTIAC Trail | 1 |
| I-275 | 1 |
| I-96 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 48382 at a glance
| Population | 24,479 |
| Density | 568 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $137,768 |
| Median home value | $420,906 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 48382
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48382?
6,145 truck crashes have been reported in Oakland County since 2015, with 59 deaths and 1,773 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48382?
July has the most truck crashes in Oakland County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48382?
Garbage trucks were involved in 267 reported crashes in Oakland County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48382 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 40.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oakland County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48382?
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.