ZIP 48710 (University Center, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48710: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bay 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
13 of 446 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bay County compares with Michigan
Bay County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bay County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.5 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Bay County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in ZIP 48710: SR-13 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48710: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Bay County has recorded 446 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
SR-13 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 48710 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-75 (2), US-10 (2) and CR-GARFIELD Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48710 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bay County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Bay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 3 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| US-10 | 2 |
| CR-GARFIELD Rd | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bay County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 49 |
| Wilder | 26 |
| Euclid | 22 |
| Huron | 18 |
| Mile | 17 |
| Center | 16 |
| W Us 10 | 13 |
| US-10 | 11 |
ZIP 48710 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bay 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 | 35 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 33 | -7% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 26 | -20% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 43 | +62% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48710
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48710?
446 truck crashes have been reported in Bay County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 107 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 48710?
NHTSA data shows SR-13 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48710 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48710?
Truck crashes in Bay County peak in October, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48710?
Since 2015, Bay County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48710 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 36.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bay County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48710?
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.