ZIP 48827 (Eaton Rapids, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48827: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Eaton 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
12 of 811 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eaton County compares with Michigan
Eaton County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eaton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eaton County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.6 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.2% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.0% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Eaton County sits below Michigan on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Eaton County: 1 in 96 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.0%, vs 3.2% in Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 811 crashes involving commercial trucks in Eaton County since 2015: 262 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.0% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.2% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-BELLEVUE Rd (1), CR-PACKARD Hwy (1) and Cochran Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Michigan: 3.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 48827 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Eaton County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 26.2% 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
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 Eaton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 2 |
| CR-BELLEVUE Rd | 1 |
| CR-PACKARD Hwy | 1 |
| Cochran Rd | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eaton County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 121 |
| Lansing | 49 |
| I-96 | 48 |
| Creyts | 43 |
| Clinton | 36 |
| Saginaw | 32 |
| Canal | 20 |
| Michigan | 18 |
ZIP 48827 at a glance
| Population | 15,831 |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,257 |
| Median home value | $216,487 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eaton 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 | 38 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 45 | +18% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 50 | +10% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 73 | +47% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 73. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48827
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 48827?
Since 2015, 811 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Eaton County (262 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48827?
Since 2015, SR-50 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48827: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48827?
February has the most truck crashes in Eaton County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 48827?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Eaton County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 48827 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
Eaton County records 63.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 48827?
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.