ZIP 48504 (Flint, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48504: 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).
The headline for Genesee County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Genesee County has recorded 2,022 truck crashes since 2015, with 613 people injured and 36 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
17.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
SR-54 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 48504 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-69 (4), I-75 (4) and US-23 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 97 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Their busiest month is September, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.1 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48504 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Genesee County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Genesee County.
- 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 Genesee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-54 | 7 |
| I-69 | 4 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| Atherton Rd | 2 |
| Bristol Rd | 1 |
| CR-DAVISON Rd | 1 |
| CR-LINDEN Rd | 1 |
| Hill 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 48504 at a glance
| Population | 24,218 |
| Density | 635 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,719 |
| Median home value | $59,500 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 48504
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48504?
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 48504?
Since 2015, SR-54 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48504: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48504?
The worst month is January: 12.0% of truck crashes in Genesee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48504?
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 48504 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Genesee County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48504?
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.