ZIP 48439 (Grand Blanc, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48439: 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. It runs above Michigan on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Genesee County at a glance: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (97 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 2,022 crashes involving commercial trucks in Genesee County since 2015: 613 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 48439 is US-23, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-69 (3), I-75 (3) and SR-54 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 97 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.1, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48439 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Genesee County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-54 | 3 |
| Atherton Rd | 2 |
| Bristol Rd | 1 |
| CR-DAVISON Rd | 1 |
| CR-GRANGE Hall Rd | 1 |
| CR-LINDEN Rd | 1 |
| Hill 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 48439 at a glance
| Population | 51,900 |
| Density | 368 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,490 |
| Median home value | $261,168 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 48439
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48439?
Genesee County has had 2,022 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 613 people and killing 36.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 48439?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48439 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48439?
January has the most truck crashes in Genesee County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48439?
Since 2015, Genesee County has reported 97 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48439 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Genesee County records 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48439?
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.