ZIP 48618 (Coleman, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48618: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Midland 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
10 of 323 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Midland County compares with Michigan
Midland County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Midland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Midland County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.9% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 17.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Michigan, Midland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Midland County: July worst month: 12.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 323 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Midland County. They injured 96 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
19.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48618 since 2015: CR-SAGINAW Rd (1) and Saginaw Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48618 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 31.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 19.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Midland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-SAGINAW Rd | 1 |
| Saginaw Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Midland County) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 26 |
| Meridian | 23 |
| Saginaw | 22 |
| Isabella | 18 |
| W Us 10 | 15 |
| Eastman | 15 |
| Buttles | 11 |
| Waldo | 11 |
ZIP 48618 at a glance
| Population | 5,197 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,968 |
| Median home value | $135,232 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Midland 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 | 18 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | +15% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 19 | -10% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 31 | +61% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48618
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48618?
Since 2015, 323 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Midland County (96 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48618?
The worst month is July: 12.7% of truck crashes in Midland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48618?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Midland County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48618 compared with Michigan?
Midland County records 33.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48618?
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.