ZIP 48767 (Unionville, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48767: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Tuscola County: 4.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.1 in 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%).
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
23.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48767 happened on SR-25 (1) and SR-81 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 48767 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-25 | 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 48767 at a glance
| Population | 2,043 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,938 |
| Median home value | $123,746 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. 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 48767
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48767?
Tuscola County has had 262 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48767?
The worst month is November: 13.0% of truck crashes in Tuscola County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48767?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tuscola County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48767 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Tuscola County has 43.1 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48767?
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.