ZIP 48463 (Otisville, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48463: 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 sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: 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
Genesee County has recorded 2,022 truck crashes since 2015, with 613 people injured and 36 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
17.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-57 (2), CR-DAVISON Rd (1) and CR-MILLINGTON Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
97 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (13%).
They recorded 2.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48463 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
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 Genesee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-54 | 4 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| CR-DAVISON Rd | 1 |
| CR-MILLINGTON Rd | 1 |
| I-475 | 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 48463 at a glance
| Population | 4,393 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,500 |
| Median home value | $194,699 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48463
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48463?
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 48463?
Since 2015, SR-54 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48463: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48463?
Truck crashes in Genesee County peak in January, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48463?
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 48463 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Genesee County has 43.0 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48463?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.