ZIP 48628 (Hope, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48628: 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. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Midland County: July worst month: 12.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Midland County has recorded 323 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48628 since 2015 were spread across roads: Saginaw Rd (2), CR-N Sturgeon 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 48628 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.9% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Saginaw Rd | 2 |
| CR-N Sturgeon 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 48628 at a glance
| Population | 2,076 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,854 |
| Median home value | $215,961 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 48628
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48628?
323 truck crashes have been reported in Midland County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 96 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48628?
July has the most truck crashes in Midland County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48628?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Midland County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48628 compare with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Midland County has 33.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48628?
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.