ZIP 48437 (Genesee, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48437: 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 has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Genesee County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (97 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,022 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Genesee County. They injured 613 people and killed 36.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come Atherton Rd (2), SR-57 (2) and Bristol Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 97 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (13% of them).
They recorded 2.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48437 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-54, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Genesee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-54 | 7 |
| Atherton Rd | 2 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| Bristol Rd | 1 |
| CR-DAVISON Rd | 1 |
| I-475 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| S Saginaw St | 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 48437 at a glance
| Population | 279 |
| Density | 186 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,864 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 137 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 187. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48437
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48437?
2,022 truck crashes have been reported in Genesee County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 613 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 48437?
NHTSA data shows SR-54 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48437 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48437?
January has the most truck crashes in Genesee County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48437?
Since 2015, Genesee County has reported 97 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48437 compared with Michigan?
Genesee County records 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48437?
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.