ZIP 48822 (Eagle, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48822: 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 |
Clinton County has lower values than Michigan for 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.
What stands out in Clinton County: 1 in 72 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 3.2% across Michigan.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 557 truck crashes since 2015, with 194 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 48822 is I-96, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-96 (2), CR-COCHRAN Rd (1) and CR-S Francis Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48822 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-96 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Michigan; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 4 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-COCHRAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-S Francis Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAGINAW Hwy | 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 48822 at a glance
| Population | 2,379 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,299 |
| Median home value | $303,892 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48822
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48822?
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 48822?
Since 2015, I-96 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48822: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 48822?
February has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48822?
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 48822 compared with Michigan?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 57.6 truck crashes a year; Michigan has 52.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 48822?
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.