ZIP 48427 (Deckerville, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48427: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Sanilac County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for 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
Since 2015, 184 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sanilac County. They injured 82 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
24.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48427 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-RUTH Rd (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 48427 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sanilac County.
- 24.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Sanilac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-RUTH Rd | 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 48427 at a glance
| Population | 2,861 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,842 |
| Median home value | $155,628 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48427
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48427?
184 truck crashes have been reported in Sanilac County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 82 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48427?
Truck crashes in Sanilac County peak in November, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48427?
Since 2015, Sanilac County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48427 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Sanilac County has 38.6 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48427?
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.