ZIP 48442 (Holly, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48442: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oakland 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
1.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 0.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Oakland County compares with Michigan
Oakland County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oakland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 57% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Oakland County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Michigan on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 48442: US-23 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48442 since 2015.
Overview
Oakland County has recorded 6,145 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,773 people injured and 59 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
10.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-23 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-DIXIE Hwy (1), CR-GRANGE Hall Rd (1) and Dixie Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 267 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Their busiest month is January, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 0.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48442 fleets
- Build extra time into July 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Oakland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 4 |
| CR-DIXIE Hwy | 1 |
| CR-GRANGE Hall Rd | 1 |
| Dixie Hwy | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oakland County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 539 |
| I-696 | 350 |
| Mile | 320 |
| Telegraph | 316 |
| I-96 | 232 |
| Lapeer | 176 |
| Woodward | 136 |
| Highland | 122 |
ZIP 48442 at a glance
| Population | 22,788 |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,575 |
| Median home value | $255,830 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oakland 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 | 385 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 408 | +6% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 355 | -13% | 4.0 |
| 2020s | 558 | +57% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 385 a year in the 1990s and 558 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48442
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48442?
6,145 truck crashes have been reported in Oakland County since 2015, with 59 deaths and 1,773 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 48442?
US-23 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48442 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48442?
The worst month is July: 9.6% of truck crashes in Oakland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48442?
Garbage trucks were involved in 267 reported crashes in Oakland County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48442 compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 40.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oakland County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48442?
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.