ZIP 48738 (Greenbush, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48738: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Alcona 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
2 of 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alcona County compares with Michigan
Alcona County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alcona County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alcona County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.8 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.4% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.7% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.2% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Alcona County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Alcona County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 21.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 32 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alcona County since 2015: 10 people were injured and 0 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 138 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 21.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 51.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (21.9%).
Road surface: 41.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48738 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48738 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alcona County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 41.4% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Alcona County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alcona County) |
|---|---|
| US-23 | 3 |
| Barlow | 2 |
| Hubbard Lake | 2 |
| Clark | 1 |
| Everett | 1 |
| Frutchey Ranch | 1 |
| Hubert | 1 |
| Lakeshore | 1 |
ZIP 48738 at a glance
| Population | 1,129 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,462 |
| Median home value | $204,213 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alcona 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | +14% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | -42% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +67% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48738
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 48738?
32 truck crashes have been reported in Alcona County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 10 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48738?
January has the most truck crashes in Alcona County, 21.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48738?
Since 2015, Alcona County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48738 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alcona County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48738?
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.