ZIP 48430 (Fenton, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48430: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Livingston 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
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston County compares with Michigan
Livingston County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Livingston County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 48430 at a glance: US-23 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48430 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,281 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Livingston County. They injured 419 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by CR-GRANGE Hall Rd (1) and Silver Lake Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
39 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Their busiest month is February, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48430 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Livingston County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 5 |
| CR-GRANGE Hall Rd | 1 |
| Silver Lake Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 250 |
| US-23 | 226 |
| Highland | 82 |
| Grand River | 54 |
| N Us 23 | 35 |
| I96 Hwy | 31 |
| S Us 23 | 31 |
| Kensington | 20 |
ZIP 48430 at a glance
| Population | 39,309 |
| Density | 182 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,193 |
| Median home value | $325,180 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 57 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 68 | +20% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 75 | +10% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 107 | +43% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 107 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48430
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48430?
1,281 truck crashes have been reported in Livingston County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 419 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48430?
Since 2015, US-23 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48430: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48430?
January has the most truck crashes in Livingston County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48430?
Since 2015, Livingston County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48430 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Livingston County has 54.2 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48430?
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.