ZIP 48505 (Flint, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48505: 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).
What stands out in Genesee County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 2,022 crashes involving commercial trucks in Genesee County since 2015: 613 people were injured and 36 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Within this area, SR-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-75 (4), I-69 (3) and Atherton Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
97 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.1, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48505 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-54 | 7 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| Atherton Rd | 2 |
| SR-57 | 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 48505 at a glance
| Population | 18,032 |
| Density | 558 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,283 |
| Median home value | $38,169 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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 48505
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48505?
Genesee County has had 2,022 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 613 people and killing 36.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48505?
SR-54 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48505 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48505?
Truck crashes in Genesee County peak in January, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48505?
97 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Genesee County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48505 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 48505?
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.