ZIP 48837 (Grand Ledge, MI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 48837: 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 has lower values than Michigan for garbage-truck share. It runs above Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Eaton County: 1 in 96 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 3.2% for Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 811 crashes involving commercial trucks in Eaton County since 2015: 262 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
November through March accounts for 51.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in 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
I-96 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 48837 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-96 (2), CR-COCHRAN Rd (1) and CR-S Francis Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for ZIP 48837 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Michigan; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Eaton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 5 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-COCHRAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-S Francis Rd | 1 |
| CR-SAGINAW Hwy | 1 |
| I-496 | 1 |
| N Canal Rd | 1 |
| SR-50 | 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 48837 at a glance
| Population | 19,947 |
| Density | 98 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,517 |
| Median home value | $253,131 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 73 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 48837
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 48837?
Eaton County has had 811 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 262 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 48837?
Since 2015, I-96 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 48837: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 48837?
Truck crashes in Eaton County peak in February, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 48837?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Eaton County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 48837 compare with Michigan for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 63.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Eaton County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 48837?
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.