ZIP 48727 (Clifford, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48727: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lapeer 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
16 of 479 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lapeer County compares with Michigan
Lapeer County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lapeer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Lapeer County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lapeer County at a glance: January worst month: 10.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 479 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lapeer County. They injured 132 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 21.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48727 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-53 (1) and SR-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48727 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 21.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Michigan), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lapeer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lapeer County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 61 |
| Van Dyke | 51 |
| Lapeer | 40 |
| Main | 39 |
| Vandyke | 27 |
| Cedar | 17 |
| Newark | 9 |
| Burnside | 9 |
ZIP 48727 at a glance
| Population | 958 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,583 |
| Median home value | $160,542 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lapeer 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 | 36 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 41 | +14% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 28 | -31% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 43 | +51% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48727
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48727?
479 truck crashes have been reported in Lapeer County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 132 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48727?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Lapeer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48727?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Lapeer County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 48727 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Lapeer County records 45.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48727?
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.