ZIP 48426 (Decker, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48426: 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 sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sanilac County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 13.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Sanilac County has recorded 184 truck crashes since 2015, with 82 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48426 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-19 (1) and SR-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48426 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sanilac County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Sanilac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
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 48426 at a glance
| Population | 1,317 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,169 |
| Median home value | $132,236 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 48426
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48426?
Since 2015, 184 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sanilac County (82 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48426?
Truck crashes in Sanilac County peak in November, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48426?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sanilac County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48426 compare with Michigan?
Sanilac County records 38.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48426?
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.