ZIP 48735 (Gagetown, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48735: 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 |
Compared with Michigan, Tuscola County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Tuscola County: 4.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Michigan: 2.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 262 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tuscola County. They injured 115 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.2% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48735 since 2015: CR-MAXWELL Rd (1), CR-SEBEWAING Rd (1) and SR-81 (1). No single road stands out.
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 48735 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Michigan.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.2% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-MAXWELL Rd | 1 |
| CR-SEBEWAING Rd | 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 48735 at a glance
| Population | 933 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,364 |
| Median home value | $122,906 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48735
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48735?
Since 2015, 262 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tuscola County (115 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48735?
November has the most truck crashes in Tuscola County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48735?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Tuscola County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 48735 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Tuscola County records 43.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48735?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.