ZIP 48623 (Freeland, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48623: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saginaw 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Saginaw County compares with Michigan
Saginaw County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saginaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saginaw County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Saginaw County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Saginaw County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 11.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 984 crashes involving commercial trucks in Saginaw County since 2015: 311 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.2% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48623 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-GARFIELD Rd (1), CR-GORDONVILLE Rd (1), SR-46 (1), SR-47 (1) and US-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48623 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Saginaw County.
- 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 Saginaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-GARFIELD Rd | 1 |
| CR-GORDONVILLE Rd | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saginaw County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 105 |
| Washington | 74 |
| Gratiot | 47 |
| Midland | 32 |
| State | 31 |
| Dixie | 29 |
| Holland | 26 |
| Michigan | 24 |
ZIP 48623 at a glance
| Population | 15,129 |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,250 |
| Median home value | $259,363 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saginaw 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 | 57 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 66 | +16% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 50 | -24% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 97 | +94% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 97 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 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 48623
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48623?
Saginaw County has had 984 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 311 people and killing 21.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48623?
January has the most truck crashes in Saginaw County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48623?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saginaw County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48623 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Saginaw County has 43.6 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48623?
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.