ZIP 48820 (Dewitt, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48820: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clinton 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
7 of 557 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Michigan
Clinton County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 21.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Michigan, Clinton County is lower on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Clinton County at a glance: 1 in 72 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.4%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 194 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-96 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-S Francis Rd (1), I-496 (1) and I-96 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48820 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-S Francis Rd | 1 |
| I-496 | 1 |
| I-96 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| Sr-Old Us 27 | 1 |
| US-127 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 77 |
| I-96 | 73 |
| US-127 | 41 |
| Grand River | 40 |
| Wright | 14 |
| Old Us 27 | 12 |
| Francis | 11 |
| State | 10 |
ZIP 48820 at a glance
| Population | 18,357 |
| Density | 108 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,526 |
| Median home value | $335,060 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 24 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 34 | +39% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 33 | -1% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 46 | +39% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48820
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48820?
557 truck crashes have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 194 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 48820?
SR-96 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 48820 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48820?
The worst month is February: 11.0% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48820?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 48820 compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 57.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clinton County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48820?
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.