ZIP 48816 (Cohoctah, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48816: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Livingston 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
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston County compares with Michigan
Livingston County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Livingston County has lower values than Michigan for in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Livingston County: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 18% of them.
Overview
Police reported 1,281 crashes involving commercial trucks in Livingston County since 2015: 419 people were injured and 28 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48816 happened on CR-OWOSSO Rd (1), Silver Lake Rd (1) and US-23 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 39 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Their busiest month is February, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48816 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-OWOSSO Rd | 1 |
| Silver Lake Rd | 1 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 250 |
| US-23 | 226 |
| Highland | 82 |
| Grand River | 54 |
| N Us 23 | 35 |
| I96 Hwy | 31 |
| S Us 23 | 31 |
| Kensington | 20 |
ZIP 48816 at a glance
| Population | 374 |
| Density | 216 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,978 |
| Home ownership | 15% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 57 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 68 | +20% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 75 | +10% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 107 | +43% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 107 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48816
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48816?
Since 2015, 1,281 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Livingston County (419 injured, 28 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48816?
January has the most truck crashes in Livingston County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48816?
Since 2015, Livingston County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 48816 compare with Michigan?
Livingston County records 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48816?
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.