ZIP 48428 (Dryden, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48428: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 48428 at a glance: SR-53 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48428 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 479 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lapeer County since 2015: 132 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 48428 is SR-53, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-RAY Rd (1), SR-24 (1) and Scotch Settlement (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48428 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lapeer County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-53, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Lapeer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 4 |
| CR-RAY Rd | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| Scotch Settlement | 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 48428 at a glance
| Population | 5,151 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,033 |
| Median home value | $309,211 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48428
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48428?
Since 2015, 479 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lapeer County (132 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 48428?
SR-53 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48428 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48428?
Truck crashes in Lapeer County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48428?
Since 2015, Lapeer County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48428 compare with Michigan?
Lapeer County records 45.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48428?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.