ZIP 48519 (Burton, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48519: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Genesee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Michigan on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Genesee County at a glance: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,022 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Genesee County. They injured 613 people and killed 36.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Road surface: 17.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48519 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-54 (4), US-23 (4), I-75 (3), Atherton Rd (2) and I-69 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 97 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (13% of them).
They recorded 2.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48519 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Genesee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-54 | 4 |
| US-23 | 4 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| Atherton Rd | 2 |
| I-69 | 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 48519 at a glance
| Population | 8,096 |
| Density | 399 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,351 |
| Median home value | $157,724 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 48519
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48519?
Genesee County has had 2,022 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 613 people and killing 36.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48519?
Truck crashes in Genesee County peak in January, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 48519?
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 48519 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 43.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Genesee County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48519?
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.