ZIP 48620 (Edenville, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48620: 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 |
Midland County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 48620 at a glance: Saginaw Rd 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 48620.
Overview
Midland County has recorded 323 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Saginaw Rd leads within 10 miles of ZIP 48620 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-N Sturgeon Rd (1), CR-SAGINAW Rd (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48620 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along Saginaw Rd; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 31.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- 19.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Midland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Saginaw Rd | 2 |
| CR-N Sturgeon Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAGINAW Rd | 1 |
| SR-30 | 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 48620 at a glance
| Population | 145 |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,231 |
| 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48620
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48620?
Midland County has had 323 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 96 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48620?
Saginaw Rd had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48620 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48620?
July has the most truck crashes in Midland County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48620?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Midland County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48620 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 48620?
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.