ZIP 48436 (Gaines, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48436: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Genesee 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
2.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Genesee County compares with Michigan
Genesee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Genesee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Genesee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Genesee County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Genesee County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,022 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Genesee County. They injured 613 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-23 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 48436 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-69 (3), CR-LINDEN Rd (1) and I-75 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 97 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Their busiest month is September, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48436 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Genesee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 6 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| CR-LINDEN Rd | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| Morrish Rd | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
| Silver Lake Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Genesee County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 175 |
| I-75 | 149 |
| Dort | 136 |
| US-23 | 114 |
| Bristol | 96 |
| Vienna | 49 |
| State | 46 |
| I-475 | 42 |
ZIP 48436 at a glance
| Population | 4,131 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,487 |
| Median home value | $269,487 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Genesee 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 | 137 | — | 5.8 |
| 2000s | 147 | +7% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 119 | -19% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 187 | +57% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 137 to 187. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48436
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48436?
Genesee County has had 2,022 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 613 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 48436?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48436 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48436?
Truck crashes in Genesee County peak in January, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48436?
Garbage trucks were involved in 97 reported crashes in Genesee County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48436 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Genesee County has 43.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48436?
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.