ZIP 48421 (Columbiaville, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48421: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lapeer 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
16 of 479 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lapeer County compares with Michigan
Lapeer County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lapeer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Lapeer County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lapeer County at a glance: January worst month: 10.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Lapeer County has recorded 479 truck crashes since 2015, with 132 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48421 since 2015: SR-24 (2) and CR-HAINES Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48421 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 21.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lapeer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 2 |
| CR-HAINES Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lapeer County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 61 |
| Van Dyke | 51 |
| Lapeer | 40 |
| Main | 39 |
| Vandyke | 27 |
| Cedar | 17 |
| Newark | 9 |
| Burnside | 9 |
ZIP 48421 at a glance
| Population | 6,935 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,114 |
| Median home value | $215,386 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lapeer 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 | 36 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 41 | +14% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 28 | -31% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 43 | +51% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48421
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48421?
479 truck crashes have been reported in Lapeer County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 132 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48421?
January has the most truck crashes in Lapeer County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48421?
Since 2015, Lapeer County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48421 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Lapeer County has 45.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48421?
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.