ZIP 48611 (Auburn, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48611: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bay 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
13 of 446 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bay County compares with Michigan
Bay County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bay County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Bay County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Bay County: 2.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Police reported 446 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bay County since 2015: 107 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48611 since 2015: I-75 (2), SR-13 (2), US-10 (2), 7 Mile Rd (1) and CR-GARFIELD Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48611 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| US-10 | 2 |
| 7 Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-GARFIELD Rd | 1 |
| CR-GORDONVILLE Rd | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bay County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 49 |
| Wilder | 26 |
| Euclid | 22 |
| Huron | 18 |
| Mile | 17 |
| Center | 16 |
| W Us 10 | 13 |
| US-10 | 11 |
ZIP 48611 at a glance
| Population | 6,093 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,963 |
| Median home value | $179,544 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bay 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 | 35 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 33 | -7% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 26 | -20% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 43 | +62% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48611
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48611?
Bay County has had 446 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48611?
October has the most truck crashes in Bay County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48611?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Bay County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 48611 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Bay County records 36.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48611?
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.