ZIP 48642 (Midland, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48642: 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 stands out for 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
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
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
19.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48642 happened on CR-GORDONVILLE Rd (1), CR-N Sturgeon Rd (1), SR-30 (1), Saginaw Rd (1) and US-10 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 48642 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Midland County.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Midland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-GORDONVILLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-N Sturgeon Rd | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| Saginaw Rd | 1 |
| US-10 | 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 48642 at a glance
| Population | 34,039 |
| Density | 126 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,847 |
| Median home value | $205,466 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48642
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48642?
Midland County has had 323 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 96 people and killing 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48642?
Truck crashes in Midland County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48642?
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 48642 compared 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 48642?
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.