ZIP 48449 (Lennon, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48449: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shiawassee 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
13 of 473 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shiawassee County compares with Michigan
Shiawassee County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shiawassee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shiawassee County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.0 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Shiawassee County sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 48449: I-69 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48449 since 2015.
Overview
Shiawassee County has recorded 473 truck crashes since 2015, with 130 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
18.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 48449 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-LINDEN Rd (1), Morrish Rd (1) and SR-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48449 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Shiawassee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 3 |
| CR-LINDEN Rd | 1 |
| Morrish Rd | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shiawassee County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 120 |
| Lansing | 16 |
| Main | 14 |
| Beard | 13 |
| Bath | 6 |
| Shiawassee | 5 |
| State | 5 |
| Bennington | 4 |
ZIP 48449 at a glance
| Population | 2,744 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,545 |
| Median home value | $159,274 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shiawassee 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 | 32 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 27 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 25 | -8% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 45 | +81% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 45. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48449
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48449?
473 truck crashes have been reported in Shiawassee County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 130 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48449?
I-69 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48449 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48449?
January has the most truck crashes in Shiawassee County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48449?
Since 2015, Shiawassee County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48449 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Shiawassee County has 58.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48449?
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.