ZIP 48748 (National City, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48748: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Iosco 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
4 of 73 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Iosco County compares with Michigan
Iosco County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iosco County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iosco County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 5.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.6% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.9% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Iosco County has lower values than Michigan for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Michigan on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Iosco County: 10.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 73 crashes involving commercial trucks in Iosco County since 2015: 20 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 62 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 56.9% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.6% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 48748 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 5.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48748 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.6% 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 Iosco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iosco County) |
|---|---|
| Huron | 12 |
| US-23 | 7 |
| River | 3 |
| Cedar Lake | 2 |
| Hemlock | 2 |
| Lake | 2 |
| Bay | 1 |
| Bischoff | 1 |
ZIP 48748 at a glance
| Population | 1,537 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,750 |
| Median home value | $161,686 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iosco 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 7 | +53% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | -43% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +34% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48748
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48748?
73 truck crashes have been reported in Iosco County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 20 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 48748?
The worst month is November: 15.1% of truck crashes in Iosco County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48748?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Iosco County since 2015, 5.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48748 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Iosco County has 23.3 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48748?
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.