ZIP 48473 (Swartz Creek, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48473: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Genesee County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Genesee County has recorded 2,022 truck crashes since 2015, with 613 people injured and 36 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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.
Road surface: 17.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-23 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 48473 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-69 (4), I-75 (3) and Atherton Rd (2).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.1, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48473 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-23; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| Atherton Rd | 2 |
| CR-LINDEN Rd | 1 |
| Hill Rd | 1 |
| Morrish Rd | 1 |
| S Saginaw St | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 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 48473 at a glance
| Population | 22,339 |
| Density | 153 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,921 |
| Median home value | $205,953 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 137 a year in the 1990s and 187 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 48473
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48473?
Genesee County has had 2,022 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 613 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 48473?
NHTSA data shows US-23 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48473 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48473?
January has the most truck crashes in Genesee County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48473?
Garbage trucks were involved in 97 reported crashes in Genesee County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48473 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Genesee County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48473?
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.