ZIP 48455 (Metamora, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48455: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lapeer 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
16 of 479 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lapeer County compares with Michigan
Lapeer County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lapeer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Lapeer County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 48455: SR-24 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48455 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 479 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lapeer County. They injured 132 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-HAINES Rd (1), CR-OAKWOOD Rd (1) and CR-RAY Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48455 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 21.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lapeer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 3 |
| CR-HAINES Rd | 1 |
| CR-OAKWOOD Rd | 1 |
| CR-RAY Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lapeer County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 61 |
| Van Dyke | 51 |
| Lapeer | 40 |
| Main | 39 |
| Vandyke | 27 |
| Cedar | 17 |
| Newark | 9 |
| Burnside | 9 |
ZIP 48455 at a glance
| Population | 8,532 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,835 |
| Median home value | $367,827 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lapeer 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 | 36 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 41 | +14% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 28 | -31% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 43 | +51% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48455
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48455?
Since 2015, 479 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lapeer County (132 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 48455?
Since 2015, SR-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48455: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48455?
January has the most truck crashes in Lapeer County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48455?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lapeer County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48455 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lapeer County has 45.7 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48455?
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.