ZIP 48722 (Bridgeport, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48722: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Saginaw County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 48722: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48722: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 984 crashes involving commercial trucks in Saginaw County since 2015: 311 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.2% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-DIXIE Hwy (2), SR-13 (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48722 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 3 |
| CR-DIXIE Hwy | 2 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 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 48722 at a glance
| Population | 3,127 |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,473 |
| Median home value | $137,348 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 57 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 97. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48722
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48722?
Saginaw County has had 984 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 311 people and killing 21.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48722?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48722 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48722?
Truck crashes in Saginaw County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48722?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saginaw County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48722 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Saginaw County has 43.6 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48722?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.