ZIP 48422 (Croswell, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48422: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sanilac 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
5 of 184 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sanilac County compares with Michigan
Sanilac County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sanilac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Sanilac County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sanilac County: November worst month: 13.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Sanilac County has recorded 184 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48422 since 2015: SR-90 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48422 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sanilac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-90 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sanilac County) |
|---|---|
| Van Dyke | 34 |
| Sanilac | 17 |
| Lakeshore | 16 |
| Ubly | 7 |
| Galbraith Line | 6 |
| Main | 6 |
| Peck | 6 |
| Cass City | 5 |
ZIP 48422 at a glance
| Population | 6,094 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,899 |
| Median home value | $168,692 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sanilac 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 | 18 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | -22% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | -26% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 18 | +71% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48422
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48422?
Sanilac County has had 184 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48422?
The worst month is November: 13.6% of truck crashes in Sanilac County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48422?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sanilac County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48422 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 38.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sanilac County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48422?
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.