ZIP 48729 (Deford, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48729: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tuscola 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
8 of 262 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tuscola County compares with Michigan
Tuscola County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tuscola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tuscola County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.1 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.8% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.4% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Tuscola County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Tuscola County: 4.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.1 across Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 262 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tuscola County. They injured 115 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.4% for Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 23.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48729 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-53 (1) and SR-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48729 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tuscola County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.8% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- 23.2% 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 Tuscola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tuscola County) |
|---|---|
| Caro | 26 |
| Sanilac | 25 |
| Saginaw | 17 |
| Mertz | 9 |
| State | 8 |
| Deckerville | 7 |
| Birch Run | 6 |
| Bay City Forestville | 5 |
ZIP 48729 at a glance
| Population | 1,555 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,776 |
| Median home value | $201,020 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tuscola 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 | 13 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 18 | +36% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 14 | -20% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | +79% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48729
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48729?
262 truck crashes have been reported in Tuscola County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 115 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48729?
Truck crashes in Tuscola County peak in November, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48729?
Since 2015, Tuscola County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48729 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Tuscola County has 43.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48729?
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.